Question 1

______ is the post-reproductive period and manifests as negative changes in vitality and function.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ is the post-reproductive period and manifests...

Question 2

The branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and aging people is called geriatrics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Finish the sentence: Longevity is ____________.

Accepted Answer

the potential maximu

Question 4

Of the animals listed below,with similar body size,which one would you expect to have the lowest metabolic rate?

Accepted Answer

A) gray squirrel 
B) rabbit 
C) barn owl 
D) Chihuahua 
A) gray squirrel 
B) rabbit 
C) barn owl 
D) Chihuahua

Question 5

Choose the best statement concerning aging and disease.

Accepted Answer

A) Disease occurs in every species that reaches a fixed size. 
B) The process of biological aging abides by the normal laws of physiology;disease does not. 
C) Aging,unlike disease,has been observed only during the past 200 years. 
D) Aging occurs only in animate objects. 
A) Disease occurs in every species that reaches a fixed size. 
B) The process of biological aging abides by the normal laws of physiology;disease does not. 
C) Aging,unlike disease,has been observed only during the past 200 years. 
D) Aging occurs only in animate objects.

Question 6

Biogerontology is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A) the scientific investigation of the biological processes that occur inside living things as they age. 
B) the study of aging and its associated problems. 
C) the integration of research from fields of biophysics,genetics,evolutionary biology,medicine,and gerontology. 
D) the scientific investigation of the diseases of aging. 
A) the scientific investigation of the biological processes that occur inside living things as they age. 
B) the study of aging and its associated problems. 
C) the integration of research from fields of biophysics,genetics,evolutionary biology,medicine,and gerontology. 
D) the scientific investigation of the diseases of aging.

Question 7

A definition of aging such as "biological aging is characterized by an increase in mortality rate" is most useful for:

Accepted Answer

A) small laboratory animal populations. 
B) large human populations. 
C) wild animal populations. 
D) individuals. 
A) small laboratory animal populations. 
B) large human populations. 
C) wild animal populations. 
D) individuals.

Question 8

Gerontology is defined as the study of human aging and the problems associated with aging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

______ is the post-reproductive period and manifests as negative changes in vitality and function.

The branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and aging people is called geriatrics.

Finish the sentence: Longevity is ____________.

Of the animals listed below,with similar body size,which one would you expect to have the lowest metabolic rate?

Choose the best statement concerning aging and disease.

Biogerontology is defined as:

A definition of aging such as "biological aging is characterized by an increase in mortality rate" is most useful for:

Gerontology is defined as the study of human aging and the problems associated with aging.

Measuring Biological Aging

Evolutionary Theories of Longevity and Aging

Cellular Aging

Genetics of Longevity

Plant Senescence

Human Longevity

The Physiology of Human Aging

Age-Related Disease in Humans

Modulating Human Aging and Longevity

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Exam 1: Basic Concepts in the Biology of Aging

______ is the post-reproductive period and manifests as negative changes in vitality and function.

The branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and aging people is called geriatrics.

Finish the sentence: Longevity is ____________.

Of the animals listed below,with similar body size,which one would you expect to have the lowest metabolic rate?

Choose the best statement concerning aging and disease.

Biogerontology is defined as:

A definition of aging such as "biological aging is characterized by an increase in mortality rate" is most useful for:

Gerontology is defined as the study of human aging and the problems associated with aging.

Measuring Biological Aging

Evolutionary Theories of Longevity and Aging

Cellular Aging

Genetics of Longevity

Plant Senescence

Human Longevity

The Physiology of Human Aging

Age-Related Disease in Humans

Modulating Human Aging and Longevity

Filters