Question 1

Which disease of the eye is characterized by damage to the optic nerve because of the pressure created by a buildup of fluid in the eye?

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Question 2

Discuss the hormonal stress theory of aging.

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The hormonal stress theory states that a...

Question 3

Which of the following areas will be less sensitive to touch in older adults?

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A)   Wrists
B)   Ankles
C)   Shoulder
D)   ElbowsE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

Calvin has just turned 90 years old.He would be considered among the:

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A)   young-old.
B)   middle-old.
C)   old-old.
D)   oldest-old.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

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

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A)   serotonin
B)   dopamine
C)   GABA
D)   noradrenalineE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Identify the region of the human brain in which neurogenesis has been documented in adults.

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A)   Amygdala
B)   Hypothalamus
C)   Prefrontal cortex
D)   Olfactory bulbE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

The oldest-old today are mostly:

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A)   male.
B)   institutionalized.
C)   married.
D)   female.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

According to evolutionary theory,natural selection is linked to _____,which is present in the earlier part of adulthood.

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A)   reproductive fitness
B)   neurogenesis
C)   cognitive and perceptual fitness
D)   muscular and skeletal strengthE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

If born today in the United States,which of the following persons would have the highest life expectancy?

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A)   Jerome who is an African American male
B)   Larry who is a non-Latino White male
C)   Miranda who is an African American female
D)   Susan who is a non-Latino White femaleE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following observations about the connection between weight and mortality is true?

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A)   Men who were underweight lived longer.
B)   Women who were 20 pounds overweight did not present increased risk of mortality.
C)   Women who were 20 or more pounds underweight lived longer.
D)   Men who were 20 pounds overweight did not present an increased risk of mortality.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

For older adults,with a partner who reported not having sex,the main reason was:

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A)   poor physical health.
B)   depression.
C)   lack of privacy.
D)   lack of interest.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following is linked to more rapid onset of hearing difficulties in older adults?

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A)   Defects in mitochondria and declining levels of testosterone
B)   Inadequate nourishment and a lifetime of smoking
C)   High blood pressure and resistant hypertension
D)   Dietary intake of beta-carotene and obesityE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

_____ are theorized to act much like a fire extinguisher,helping to neutralize free-radical activity and reduce stress caused by damage to cells.

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A)   Ketone bodies
B)   Antihistamines
C)   Antibiotics
D)   AntioxidantsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Cynthia is 91 years old.Doctors have found that Cynthis's optic nerves have been damaged due to accumulation of fluid in the eye.Cynthia is worried that she will lose her vision,but the doctor has told her that her condition can be treated with eye drops.The disease that has marred Cynthia's vision is:

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A)   glaucoma.
B)   cataracts.
C)   retinopathy.
D)   macular degeneration.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Among ethnic groups in the United States,_____ have high death rates for stroke,heart disease,lung cancer,and female breast cancer.

Accepted Answer

A)   African Americans
B)   Asian Americans
C)   Latinos
D)   Non-Latino WhitesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following biological reasons explains women's increased resistance to infections and degenerative diseases?

Accepted Answer

A)   Estrogen production and the additional X chromosome
B)   Lower cholesterol levels and improved lung function
C)   Postmenopausal hormone levels and increased body water
D)   Better osmoregulation and lower trans fatE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following is a result of declining color vision in the green-blue-violet part of the color spectrum?

Accepted Answer

A)   Difficulty in accurately matching closely related colors.
B)   Difficulty in distinguishing between contrasting colors.
C)   Difficulty in seeing colored objects at a distance.
D)   Difficulty in seeing objects that are very close.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

_____ involves an extensive loss of bone tissue.

Accepted Answer

A)   Arteriosclerosis
B)   Diabetes
C)   Arthritis
D)   OsteoporosisE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

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:

Accepted Answer

A)   kidney disease.
B)   cardiovascular disease.
C)   cancer.
D)   liver disease.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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Which disease of the eye is characterized by damage to the optic nerve because of the pressure created by a buildup of fluid in the eye?

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_____ are theorized to act much like a fire extinguisher,helping to neutralize free-radical activity and reduce stress caused by damage to cells.

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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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Identify the region of the human brain in which neurogenesis has been documented in adults.

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Which of the following is linked to more rapid onset of hearing difficulties in older adults?

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_____ involves an extensive loss of bone tissue.

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Discuss the hormonal stress theory of aging.

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The hormonal stress theory states that a...
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For older adults,with a partner who reported not having sex,the main reason was:

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Among ethnic groups in the United States,_____ have high death rates for stroke,heart disease,lung cancer,and female breast cancer.

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

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If born today in the United States,which of the following persons would have the highest life expectancy?

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Which of the following is a result of declining color vision in the green-blue-violet part of the color spectrum?

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Calvin has just turned 90 years old.He would be considered among the:

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Which of the following areas will be less sensitive to touch in older adults?

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Which of the following biological reasons explains women's increased resistance to infections and degenerative diseases?

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Which of the following observations about the connection between weight and mortality is true?

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According to evolutionary theory,natural selection is linked to _____,which is present in the earlier part of adulthood.

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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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The oldest-old today are mostly:

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Which disease of the eye is characterized by damage to the optic nerve because of the pressure created by a buildup of fluid in the eye?

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_____ are theorized to act much like a fire extinguisher,helping to neutralize free-radical activity and reduce stress caused by damage to cells.

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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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Identify the region of the human brain in which neurogenesis has been documented in adults.

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Which of the following is linked to more rapid onset of hearing difficulties in older adults?

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_____ involves an extensive loss of bone tissue.

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Discuss the hormonal stress theory of aging.

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For older adults,with a partner who reported not having sex,the main reason was:

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Among ethnic groups in the United States,_____ have high death rates for stroke,heart disease,lung cancer,and female breast cancer.

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

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If born today in the United States,which of the following persons would have the highest life expectancy?

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Which of the following is a result of declining color vision in the green-blue-violet part of the color spectrum?

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Calvin has just turned 90 years old.He would be considered among the:

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Which of the following biological reasons explains women's increased resistance to infections and degenerative diseases?

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Which of the following observations about the connection between weight and mortality is true?

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According to evolutionary theory,natural selection is linked to _____,which is present in the earlier part of adulthood.

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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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The oldest-old today are mostly:

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