Question 1

Which of the following countries had one of the lowest estimated life expectancies in 2015?

Accepted Answer

A)   Swaziland
B)   Singapore
C)   Japan
D)   MacauE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Which of the following is a primary reason for the lowered brain volume of older adults compared with that of younger adults?

Accepted Answer

A)   increased growth of dendrites
B)   increased length and complexity of axons
C)   lower numbers of synapses
D)   lower number of neuronsE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Stuart is 67 years old, widowed, and lives alone. Recently, he has started drinking too much and frequently engages in binge drinking. Stuart's example presents a case of

Accepted Answer

A)   geriatric alcoholism.
B)   manic depressive alcoholism.
C)   late-onset alcoholism.
D)   relapse alcoholism.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Continuous accommodation of physiological systems in response to stressors may result in ________, a wearing down of body systems due to constant activity.

Accepted Answer

A)   reverse peristalsis
B)   homeostatic load
C)   allostatic load
D)   neuronal proliferationE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Tasha is 68 years old. A change in her eating behavior over the years has led to harmful weight loss. Which of the following has most likely contributed to her weight loss?

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 C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Briefly describe life span and life expectancy.

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Question 7

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 distinguishing between objects of closely related colors
B)   difficulty in accurately distinguishing between objects of contrasting colors
C)   difficulty in seeing colored objects that are at a distance
D)   difficulty in seeing objects that are very closeE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 8

Selena walks with a marked stoop now that she is old. This is most likely due to

Accepted Answer

A)   bursitis.
B)   osteoporosis.
C)   arthritis.
D)   diabetes.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

A study revealed that hearing loss was associated with a reduction in cognitive function in

Accepted Answer

A)   infants.
B)   older adults.
C)   young women.
D)   middle-aged men.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true of smell and taste in the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A)   There is no sign of decline in these senses as we age.
B)   Older adults show a greater decline in their sense of taste than in their sense of smell.
C)   Smell and taste decline less in healthy older adults than in their less healthy counterparts.
D)   Smell and taste become more sensitive as we age.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Discuss the cellular clock theory of aging.

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Question 12

Which of the following is a reason for the longevity of persons living in Okinawa?

Accepted Answer

A)   following a diet that is heavy on meat and eggs
B)   retiring early from jobs
C)   avoiding physically vigorous activities
D)   leading a low-stress lifestyleE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Which of the following is true of antioxidants?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Tara is 68 years old. In terms of percentage of total weight, which of following is most likely to increase in her late adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)   muscle
B)   bone density
C)   fat
D)   t cellsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Ruth and Gerald are a married couple. Both are in their late 60s. It is likely that as they get older, ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   both Ruth and Gerald will get shorter
B)   Gerald will get shorter, but Ruth will not get shorter
C)   Ruth will get shorter, but Gerald will not get shorter
D)   only if Ruth or Gerald has osteoporosis, he or she will get shorterE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Nathan just celebrated his 100th birthday. It can be said that Nathan is a(n)  ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   supercentenarian
B)   adolescent
C)   centenarian
D)   millennialE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Jake has been diagnosed with a condition characterized by damage to the optic nerve due to a buildup of fluid in the eye. Jake is suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)   glaucoma.
B)   cataracts.
C)   retinopathy.
D)   macular degeneration.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 18

In 2015, which of the following countries had the highest estimated life expectancy at birth?

Accepted Answer

A)   the United States
B)   Swaziland
C)   Monaco
D)   AfghanistanE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Giving nursing home residents more control over their daily schedules is:

Accepted Answer

A)   harmful.
B)   beneficial.
C)   anxiety-provoking.
D)   usually not necessary for patients that age.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Nate and Laura are siblings in their late 60s. Compared with Nate, Laura is less likely to have

Accepted Answer

A)   arthritis.
B)   hypertension.
C)   visual problems.
D)   hearing problems.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 17: Physical Development in Late Adulthood

Tara is 68 years old. In terms of percentage of total weight, which of following is most likely to increase in her late adulthood?

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In 2015, which of the following countries had the highest estimated life expectancy at birth?

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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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Nathan just celebrated his 100th birthday. It can be said that Nathan is a(n) ________.

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Discuss the cellular clock theory of aging.

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Tasha is 68 years old. A change in her eating behavior over the years has led to harmful weight loss. Which of the following has most likely contributed to her weight loss?

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A study revealed that hearing loss was associated with a reduction in cognitive function in

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Jake has been diagnosed with a condition characterized by damage to the optic nerve due to a buildup of fluid in the eye. Jake is suffering from

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Which of the following countries had one of the lowest estimated life expectancies in 2015?

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Which of the following statements is true of smell and taste in the elderly?

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Which of the following is a primary reason for the lowered brain volume of older adults compared with that of younger adults?

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Stuart is 67 years old, widowed, and lives alone. Recently, he has started drinking too much and frequently engages in binge drinking. Stuart's example presents a case of

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Continuous accommodation of physiological systems in response to stressors may result in ________, a wearing down of body systems due to constant activity.

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Giving nursing home residents more control over their daily schedules is:

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Briefly describe life span and life expectancy.

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Nate and Laura are siblings in their late 60s. Compared with Nate, Laura is less likely to have

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Selena walks with a marked stoop now that she is old. This is most likely due to

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Ruth and Gerald are a married couple. Both are in their late 60s. It is likely that as they get older, ________.

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Which of the following is a reason for the longevity of persons living in Okinawa?

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Which of the following is true of antioxidants?

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