Question 1

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 C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Which of the following is true of the effects of aging on human sexual performance?

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A)   Orgasm becomes less frequent in females with age, occurring in every second to third attempt rather than every time.
B)   More direct stimulation usually is needed to produce an erection.
C)   A large-scale study of individuals from 57 to 85 years of age revealed that sexually active life expectancy was longer for women than for men.
D)   Women lost more years of sexually active life due to poor health than men did.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

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 4

In the context of the free-radical theory of aging, which of the following best describes the action of antioxidants?

Accepted Answer

A)   They generate a large number of white blood cells 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) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

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

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Question 6

Cynthia is 91 years old. Doctors have found that Cynthia's optic nerves have been damaged because of 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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Shane is 67 years old. Although he does not have any disease, he goes for regular health checkups. Which of the following is likely to be observed in his medical report?

Accepted Answer

A)   His lung capacity has increased.
B)   His lungs have become more elastic.
C)   His diaphragm has strengthened.
D)   His chest has shrunk.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

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) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Which of the following is true of changes in sensory functioning in late adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)   For adults between 65 and 74 years, there is less susceptibility to masking of what is heard by noise.
B)   People in young-old age are at significant risk for visual dysfunction from cataracts and glaucoma.
C)   Visual acuity loss can be prevented by corrective lenses for adults between 65 and 74 years.
D)   For adults who are 75 years and older, there is a significant loss of hearing at high and middle frequencies.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Life ________ is the number of years that the average person born in a particular year will probably live.

Accepted Answer

A)   expectancy
B)   span
C)   achievement
D)   extensionE) 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) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Describe the major changes in sexual functioning among older males.

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Question 13

Researchers have found that ________ reduces the oxidative damage created by free radicals.

Accepted Answer

A)   hormone replacement therapy
B)   moderate intake of red wine
C)   a diet restricted in calories
D)   a macrobiotic dietE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following is one of the findings from the Nun Study?

Accepted Answer

A)   Positive emotions early in adulthood were linked to longevity.
B)   Higher levels of idea density were linked with higher incidences of mild cognitive impairment.
C)   Aerobic exercise was linked to greater telomere length in older adults.
D)   Stimulating the brain with intellectual activity did not have any effect on the health of neurons.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Maria is 80 years old. She is considered ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   youngest-old
B)   young-old
C)   oldest-old
D)   middle agedE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

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) All of the above

Question 17

Define chronic disorders, and briefly describe the major chronic conditions affecting the older population.

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Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)   provision of emergency geriatric care.
B)   availability of trained staff to care for the oldest-old.
C)   patient's feelings of control and self-determination.
D)   opportunity to interact with family members during the stay.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Acute
B)   Chronic
C)   Terminal
D)   PervasiveE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Researchers have extended the life of a human cell by

Accepted Answer

A)   removing the cap of the DNA molecule.
B)   injecting it with telomerase.
C)   rearranging the DNA sequences.
D)   splicing the 18th and 19th chromosomes.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Exam 17: Physical Development in Late Adulthood

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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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In the context of the free-radical theory of aging, which of the following best describes the action of antioxidants?

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Maria is 80 years old. She is considered ________.

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Researchers have found that ________ reduces the oxidative damage created by free radicals.

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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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Describe the major changes in sexual functioning among older males.

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

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Define chronic disorders, and briefly describe the major chronic conditions affecting the older population.

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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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Life ________ is the number of years that the average person born in a particular year will probably live.

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