Question 1

The _____ is one area that shrinks more than others with aging.

Accepted Answer

A)   prefrontal cortex
B)   amygdala
C)   hypothalamus
D)   premotor cortexE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

_____ diseases have a slow onset and a long duration,and are rare in early adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A)   Acute
B)   Chronic
C)   Terminal
D)   PervasiveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The _____ is involved in smell.

Accepted Answer

A)   hippocampus
B)   amygdala
C)   olfactory bulb
D)   prefrontal cortexE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the action of antioxidants?

Accepted Answer

A)   They generate more WBC to fight off pathogens.
B)   They counteract the cell damage caused by free radicals.
C)   They increase the hemoglobin count in the circulatory system.
D)   They increase the muscle mass and help burn calories.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

What are people who are 85 years and older called?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

According to the mitochondrial theory,which of the following steps is NOT part of the damage caused by free radicals?

Accepted Answer

A)   Oxidative damage impairs mitochondrial function.
B)   Generation of even greater amounts of free radicals.
C)   The affected mitochondria become inefficient in generating energy for cellular needs.
D)   Lower energy leads to lesser amounts of free radicals.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

The vision of older adults can be affected by age-related changes.One of these changes,which can make steps or street curbs difficult to manage,is a decline in:

Accepted Answer

A)   eye-hand coordination.
B)   depth perception.
C)   ocular elasticity.
D)   color vision.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Each of the following explanations has been given to explain the longevity of persons living in Okinawa EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   eating a diet that is heavy on grains and vegetables.
B)   retiring early from jobs.
C)   a high inclination toward spirituality among the elderly.
D)   a low-stress lifestyle.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 9

What is the leading cause of blindness in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)   Glaucoma
B)   Cataracts
C)   Macular degeneration
D)   Retinal hardeningE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

_____ are DNA sequences that cap chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

A)   Free radicals
B)   Polymers
C)   Telomeres
D)   MitochondriaE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (2003) has identified _____ among older adults as the "invisible epidemic" in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)   substance abuse
B)   clinical depression
C)   bipolar disorder
D)   schizophreniaE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

The tiny bodies within cells that supply essential energy for function,growth,and repair are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   Lewy bodies.
B)   ribosomes.
C)   chromosomes.
D)   mitochondria.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Which of the following reflects the attitudes of health care providers for older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are mostly untrained in geriatric care and thus prove inefficient.
B)   They share society's stereotypes and negative attitudes toward older adults.
C)   They are mostly young and thus relate better to younger patients.
D)   They are mostly underpaid and thus lack motivation in providing service.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Lydia has been diagnosed with early macular degeneration.Which of the following treatments is her doctor most likely to recommend?

Accepted Answer

A)   Eye drops
B)   Removal of the lens of her eye
C)   Prescription for glasses
D)   Laser surgeryE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Telomeres and telomerase are increasingly thought to be key components of the _____ process,providing a possible avenue to restrain cancer and delay aging.

Accepted Answer

A)   hormone production
B)   antibody proliferation
C)   free radical regeneration
D)   stem cell regenerationE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

With age:

Accepted Answer

A)   brain weight decreases; brain volume does not decrease.
B)   brain volume decreases; brain weight does not decrease.
C)   both brain weight and brain volume decrease.
D)   neither brain weight nor brain volume decrease.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

A recent meta-analysis of seven studies concluded that dietary intakes (not vitamin supplements) of vitamin E,C,and beta-carotene were linked to a reduced risk of _____ disease.

Accepted Answer

A)   Alzheimer
B)   kidney
C)   cardiovascular
D)   ParkinsonE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

_____ is the most common chronic disorder in late adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A)   Glaucoma
B)   Diabetes
C)   Arthritis
D)   Kidney diseaseE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following contributes to harmful weight loss,especially in women?

Accepted Answer

A)   Decrease in the use of protein supplements
B)   Use of calorie supplements between meals
C)   Decrease in snacking between meals
D)   Use of taste enhancers between mealsE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

_____ are the leading cause of injury deaths among adults who are 65 years and older.

Accepted Answer

A)   Household fires
B)   Falls
C)   Motor vehicle accidents
D)   Heart conditionsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 17: Physical Development in Late Adulthood

A recent meta-analysis of seven studies concluded that dietary intakes (not vitamin supplements) of vitamin E,C,and beta-carotene were linked to a reduced risk of _____ disease.

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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (2003) has identified _____ among older adults as the "invisible epidemic" in the United States.

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The _____ is involved in smell.

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What are people who are 85 years and older called?

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What is the leading cause of blindness in older adults?

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Telomeres and telomerase are increasingly thought to be key components of the _____ process,providing a possible avenue to restrain cancer and delay aging.

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Lydia has been diagnosed with early macular degeneration.Which of the following treatments is her doctor most likely to recommend?

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_____ are the leading cause of injury deaths among adults who are 65 years and older.

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Which of the following contributes to harmful weight loss,especially in women?

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According to the mitochondrial theory,which of the following steps is NOT part of the damage caused by free radicals?

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_____ are DNA sequences that cap chromosomes.

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Each of the following explanations has been given to explain the longevity of persons living in Okinawa EXCEPT:

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With age:

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Which of the following reflects the attitudes of health care providers for older adults?

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The _____ is one area that shrinks more than others with aging.

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_____ is the most common chronic disorder in late adulthood.

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Which of the following best describes the action of antioxidants?

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_____ diseases have a slow onset and a long duration,and are rare in early adulthood.

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The tiny bodies within cells that supply essential energy for function,growth,and repair are known as:

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The vision of older adults can be affected by age-related changes.One of these changes,which can make steps or street curbs difficult to manage,is a decline in:

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