Question 1

Felicia is a 70-year-old American woman. Her doctor should be most concerned about her developing ________, the leading cause of death in her age group.

Accepted Answer

A)   cancer
B)   influenza
C)   lung disease
D)   cardiovascular diseaseE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following is the leading cause of death in the 75-to-84 and 85-and-over age groups?

Accepted Answer

A)   cardiovascular disease
B)   kidney disease
C)   cancer
D)   hypertensionE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

According to current projections, what is the expected number of U.S. centenarians by the year 2050?

Accepted Answer

A)   19,000
B)   77,000
C)   212,000
D)   600,000E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Uncle Roger tells you that he is a member of the "oldest-old" club when asked about age. Without knowing his exact age, you would know that Uncle Roger is at least ________ years old.

Accepted Answer

A)   70
B)   75
C)   80
D)   85E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following places has the highest ratio of centenarians in the world?

Accepted Answer

A)   New York, U.S.
B)   Okinawa, Japan
C)   London, England
D)   Beijing, ChinaE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Late-onset...

Question 7

Which of the following is the region of the adult human brain where neurogenesis has been documented?

Accepted Answer

A)   amygdala
B)   hippocampus
C)   prefrontal cortex
D)   hypothalamusE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

List three major findings from the Nun Study on aging.

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The three major findings from the Nun St...

Question 9

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 decreasesE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

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 B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

A study by Shan and others found that the volume of the brain was ________ in older adults than in younger adults.

Accepted Answer

A)   20 percent more
B)   15 percent less
C)   25 percent less
D)   10 percent moreE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

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

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In the evolutionary theory of aging, nat...

Question 14

Exercise is related to reduced risk of developing

Accepted Answer

A)   type I diabetes.
B)   rosacea.
C)   Alzheimer disease.
D)   breast cancer.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

The ________ is involved in smell.

Accepted Answer

A)   hippocampus
B)   amygdala
C)   olfactory bulb
D)   prefrontal cortexE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Describe the major changes in physical appearance and movement in old age.

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In late adulthood, the changes in physic...

Question 17

Discuss the free-radical theory of aging.

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The free-radical theory of aging states ...

Question 18

According to evolutionary theory, which of the following is the reason Alzheimer disease has not been eliminated by evolution?

Accepted Answer

A)   It appears only in adolescence or early adulthood.
B)   It is a genetic disorder.
C)   It is caused by improper diet and inadequate physical activity.
D)   It does not appear until late middle adulthood or late adulthood.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following is a major disease that can impair the vision of older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)   myopia
B)   otosclerosis
C)   glaucoma
D)   tinnitusE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

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) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 17: Physical Development in Late Adulthood

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

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Uncle Roger tells you that he is a member of the "oldest-old" club when asked about age. Without knowing his exact age, you would know that Uncle Roger is at least ________ years old.

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

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The ________ is involved in smell.

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List three major findings from the Nun Study on aging.

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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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A study by Shan and others found that the volume of the brain was ________ in older adults than in younger adults.

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According to current projections, what is the expected number of U.S. centenarians by the year 2050?

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According to evolutionary theory, which of the following is the reason Alzheimer disease has not been eliminated by evolution?

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Which of the following is the region of the adult human brain where neurogenesis has been documented?

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Discuss the free-radical theory of aging.

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Describe the major changes in physical appearance and movement in old age.

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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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Which of the following places has the highest ratio of centenarians in the world?

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Felicia is a 70-year-old American woman. Her doctor should be most concerned about her developing ________, the leading cause of death in her age group.

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With age, ________.

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Which of the following is the leading cause of death in the 75-to-84 and 85-and-over age groups?

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

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