Question 1

Identify and discuss the three major eye diseases that can impact the vision of older adults?

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Three diseases that can impair the visio...

Question 2

What is the "invisible epidemic" among older adults in the United States?

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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Se...

Question 3

In a classic study,Judith Rodin and Ellen Langer found that an important factor related to health,and even survival,in a nursing home is the:

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A)  provision of emergency geriatric care.
B)  availability of trained staff to care for the oldest-olds.
C)  patient's feelings of control and self-determination.
D)  opportunity to interact with family members during the stay.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

The _____ theory states that aging is due to the decay of _____.

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A)  free-radical; oxygen molecules
B)  mitochondrial; mitochondria
C)  stress; nutrients
D)  free-radical; mitochondriaE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 6

A recent study of 70- to 75-year-olds revealed that a higher body mass index (BMI) was associated with all-cause mortality risk,with the greatest risk occurring for death due to:

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A)  kidney disease.
B)  cardiovascular disease.
C)  cancer.
D)  liver disease.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

In the New England Centenarian Study,_____ percent of the individuals 100 years and older were living independently at home.

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A)  20
B)  15
C)  40
D)  5E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Discuss the cellular clock theory of aging.

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The cellular clock theory of aging is Le...

Question 9

What is the label used to describe the onset of alcoholism after the age of 65.

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Late-onset...

Question 10

What are people who are 85 years and older called?

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The answer of What are people who are 85 years...

Question 11

What is the term for the process of generation of new neurons?

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The answer of What is the term for the process...

Question 12

Which of the following is true about antioxidants?

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A)  There still are many uncertainties about the role of antioxidant vitamins in health.
B)  Recent research reviews have supported the belief that antioxidant vitamin supplements can reduce the incidence of cancer.
C)  A recent meta-analysis of seven studies concluded that dietary intakes (not vitamin supplements) of vitamin E,C,and beta-carotene were not linked to a reduced risk of Alzheimer disease.
D)  Recent research reviews have not supported the belief that antioxidant vitamin supplements can reduce the incidence of cardiovascular diseases.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

What is the argument presented by the evolutionary theory of aging?

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In the evolutionary theory of aging,natu...

Question 14

Evidence is increasing that _____ plays a key role in red wine's health benefits.

Accepted Answer

A)  resperidol
B)  rohypnol
C)  resveratrol
D)  rogaineE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following is a major challenge for sexually interested older women (70 years or older) ?

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A)  Male partner's physical health
B)  Lack of sex education
C)  Physical health of older women
D)  Not having a partnerE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

The majority of older adults aged 80 and over:

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A)  continue to live in the community.
B)  live in some sort of assisted living situation.
C)  report that their health is excellent or good.
D)  have major health problems that limit their activity.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

With age:

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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) B) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following is a risk factor in the development of cataracts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cardiovascular disease
B)  Diabetes
C)  Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
D)  ArthritisE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

The oldest-old today are mostly:

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A)  male.
B)  institutionalized.
C)  married.
D)  female.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

The neurotransmitter _____,which helps to control the preciseness of the signal sent from one neuron to another,decreases with aging.

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin
B)  dopamine
C)  GABA
D)  noradrenalineE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Exam 17: Physical Development in Late Adulthood

Which of the following is a major challenge for sexually interested older women (70 years or older) ?

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Evidence is increasing that _____ plays a key role in red wine's health benefits.

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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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The neurotransmitter _____,which helps to control the preciseness of the signal sent from one neuron to another,decreases with aging.

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In a classic study,Judith Rodin and Ellen Langer found that an important factor related to health,and even survival,in a nursing home is the:

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Which of the following is a risk factor in the development of cataracts?

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What are people who are 85 years and older called?

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The _____ theory states that aging is due to the decay of _____.

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What is the argument presented by the evolutionary theory of aging?

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Which of the following is true about antioxidants?

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Discuss the cellular clock theory of aging.

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Identify and discuss the three major eye diseases that can impact the vision of older adults?

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A recent study of 70- to 75-year-olds revealed that a higher body mass index (BMI) was associated with all-cause mortality risk,with the greatest risk occurring for death due to:

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The majority of older adults aged 80 and over:

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What is the "invisible epidemic" among older adults in the United States?

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What is the term for the process of generation of new neurons?

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In the New England Centenarian Study,_____ percent of the individuals 100 years and older were living independently at home.

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What is the label used to describe the onset of alcoholism after the age of 65.

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