Question 1

Which of the following is not associated with cellular theories of aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hayflick limit 
B)  free radicals 
C)  cholesterol buildup 
D)  cross-linking 
A)  Hayflick limit 
B)  free radicals 
C)  cholesterol buildup 
D)  cross-linking C

Question 2

The ability to smell

Accepted Answer

A)  remains unchanged throughout life. 
B)  declines slowly from age 30. 
C)  actually improves as age increases. 
D)  usually declines only after age 60. 
A)  remains unchanged throughout life. 
B)  declines slowly from age 30. 
C)  actually improves as age increases. 
D)  usually declines only after age 60. D

Question 3

is the common and incapacitating respiratory disorder in older adults.

Accepted Answer

A)  Myocardial infarction 
B)  Atherosclerosis 
C)  CVA 
D)  COPD 
A)  Myocardial infarction 
B)  Atherosclerosis 
C)  CVA 
D)  COPD D

Question 4

This is a physical condition in which the inability to breathe temporarily interferes with the individual's sleep

Accepted Answer

A)  dysthermia. 
B)  sleep apnea. 
C)  presbyopia. 
D)  perimenopause. 
A)  dysthermia. 
B)  sleep apnea. 
C)  presbyopia. 
D)  perimenopause.

Question 5

Changes in the voice with age include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  lowering of the voice. 
B)  increased trembling. 
C)  increased volume. 
D)  slower pronunciation. 
A)  lowering of the voice. 
B)  increased trembling. 
C)  increased volume. 
D)  slower pronunciation.

Question 6

When blood flow is cut off to a specific part of the brain a or stroke results.

Accepted Answer

A)  myocardial infarction 
B)  atherosclerosis 
C)  CVA 
D)  COPD 
A)  myocardial infarction 
B)  atherosclerosis 
C)  CVA 
D)  COPD

Question 7

Which of the following is a form of pain usually induced by physical exertion and is relieved by rest in 5 to 10 minutes?

Accepted Answer

A)  myocardial infarction 
B)  angina pectoris 
C)  ischemia 
D)  cardiac arrhythmia 
A)  myocardial infarction 
B)  angina pectoris 
C)  ischemia 
D)  cardiac arrhythmia

Question 8

Dementia occurs in of the elderly over age 65.

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 10%. 
B)  about 15-20%. 
C)  50-60%. 
D)  over 85%. 
A)  less than 10%. 
B)  about 15-20%. 
C)  50-60%. 
D)  over 85%.

Question 9

Which of the following is not one of the first signs of aging that are readily apparent?

Accepted Answer

A)  age spots 
B)  increased blood pressure 
C)  redistribution of body fat 
D)  wrinkles 
A)  age spots 
B)  increased blood pressure 
C)  redistribution of body fat 
D)  wrinkles

Question 10

declines steadily starting at the age of 20 and rapidly after the age of 60.

Accepted Answer

A)  Acuity 
B)  Light adaptation 
C)  Dark adaptation 
D)  Retinopathy 
A)  Acuity 
B)  Light adaptation 
C)  Dark adaptation 
D)  Retinopathy

Question 11

What neuronal structure receives incoming information from neurotransmitters?

Accepted Answer

A)  terminal branches 
B)  nucleus 
C)  organelles 
D)  dendrites 
A)  terminal branches 
B)  nucleus 
C)  organelles 
D)  dendrites

Question 12

Damaged and dying neurons that collect around a core of protein produce

Accepted Answer

A)  neurofibrillary tangles. 
B)  granulovacuolar bodies. 
C)  synaptic nodes. 
D)  neuritic plaques. 
A)  neurofibrillary tangles. 
B)  granulovacuolar bodies. 
C)  synaptic nodes. 
D)  neuritic plaques.

Question 13

One consequence of aging in the cardiovascular system is

Accepted Answer

A)  greater elasticity and flexibility of the arteries. 
B)  a decrease in overall blood pressure. 
C)  a reduction in the heart's pumping capacity. 
D)  blockage of cardiac arteries. 
A)  greater elasticity and flexibility of the arteries. 
B)  a decrease in overall blood pressure. 
C)  a reduction in the heart's pumping capacity. 
D)  blockage of cardiac arteries.

Question 14

The problem of vertigo is associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  kinesthesis. 
B)  vestibular system. 
C)  temperature sensitivity. 
D)  pain sensitivity. 
A)  kinesthesis. 
B)  vestibular system. 
C)  temperature sensitivity. 
D)  pain sensitivity.

Question 15

happens when the fibers of the axon become twisted together.

Accepted Answer

A)  Neurofibrillary tangles 
B)  Granulovacuolar bodies 
C)  Synaptic nodes 
D)  Neuritic plaques 
A)  Neurofibrillary tangles 
B)  Granulovacuolar bodies 
C)  Synaptic nodes 
D)  Neuritic plaques

Question 16

Roughly 1 in 5 adults over the age of 75 have

Accepted Answer

A)  macular degeneration. 
B)  glaucoma. 
C)  increased sensitivity to glare. 
D)  retinopathy. 
A)  macular degeneration. 
B)  glaucoma. 
C)  increased sensitivity to glare. 
D)  retinopathy.

Question 17

Which of the following is not a reproductive change in men?

Accepted Answer

A)  rapid decrease in the number of sperm 
B)  longer time needed to reach orgasm 
C)  relatively constant levels of testosterone 
D)  little change in sexual interest 
A)  rapid decrease in the number of sperm 
B)  longer time needed to reach orgasm 
C)  relatively constant levels of testosterone 
D)  little change in sexual interest

Question 18

The most important negative influence on hearing loss is

Accepted Answer

A)  age. 
B)  noise. 
C)  injury. 
D)  weight. 
A)  age. 
B)  noise. 
C)  injury. 
D)  weight.

Question 19

To understand the overall health of a person requires not only understanding biological functioning, but also

Accepted Answer

A)  psychological functioning. 
B)  sociocultural functioning. 
C)  life-cycle forces. 
D)  all of the these. 
A)  psychological functioning. 
B)  sociocultural functioning. 
C)  life-cycle forces. 
D)  all of the these.

Question 20

Severe loss of bone mass and the "laced honeycomb" appearance of bone is called

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoarthritis. 
B)  osteoporosis. 
C)  hypertension. 
D)  skeletosis. 
A)  osteoarthritis. 
B)  osteoporosis. 
C)  hypertension. 
D)  skeletosis.

Which of the following is not associated with cellular theories of aging?

The ability to smell

is the common and incapacitating respiratory disorder in older adults.

This is a physical condition in which the inability to breathe temporarily interferes with the individual's sleep

Changes in the voice with age include all of the following except

When blood flow is cut off to a specific part of the brain a or stroke results.

Which of the following is a form of pain usually induced by physical exertion and is relieved by rest in 5 to 10 minutes?

Dementia occurs in of the elderly over age 65.

Which of the following is not one of the first signs of aging that are readily apparent?

declines steadily starting at the age of 20 and rapidly after the age of 60.

What neuronal structure receives incoming information from neurotransmitters?

Damaged and dying neurons that collect around a core of protein produce

One consequence of aging in the cardiovascular system is

The problem of vertigo is associated with

happens when the fibers of the axon become twisted together.

Roughly 1 in 5 adults over the age of 75 have

Which of the following is not a reproductive change in men?

The most important negative influence on hearing loss is

To understand the overall health of a person requires not only understanding biological functioning, but also

Severe loss of bone mass and the "laced honeycomb" appearance of bone is called

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Exam 3: Physical Changes

Which of the following is not associated with cellular theories of aging?

The ability to smell

is the common and incapacitating respiratory disorder in older adults.

This is a physical condition in which the inability to breathe temporarily interferes with the individual's sleep

Changes in the voice with age include all of the following except

When blood flow is cut off to a specific part of the brain a or stroke results.

Which of the following is a form of pain usually induced by physical exertion and is relieved by rest in 5 to 10 minutes?

Dementia occurs in of the elderly over age 65.

Which of the following is not one of the first signs of aging that are readily apparent?

declines steadily starting at the age of 20 and rapidly after the age of 60.

What neuronal structure receives incoming information from neurotransmitters?

Damaged and dying neurons that collect around a core of protein produce

One consequence of aging in the cardiovascular system is

The problem of vertigo is associated with

happens when the fibers of the axon become twisted together.

Roughly 1 in 5 adults over the age of 75 have

Which of the following is not a reproductive change in men?

The most important negative influence on hearing loss is

To understand the overall health of a person requires not only understanding biological functioning, but also

Severe loss of bone mass and the "laced honeycomb" appearance of bone is called

Studying Adult Development and Aging

Neuroscience As a Basis for Adult Development and Aging

Where People Live: Person-Environment Interactions

Attention and Memory

Intelligence and Reasoning

Social Cognition

Personality

Clinical Assessment, Mental Health, and Mental Disorders

Relationships

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