Question 1

Which of the following are associated with hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

A)  Damage to the macular muscles of the inner ear from exposure to loud noise over an extended period of time 
B)  Damage to the outer ear's presbyopic membranes caused by ear infections 
C)  Damage to the middle ear area from using headphones or earbuds at high volume, especially while exercising 
D)  All of these above are correct. 
A)  Damage to the macular muscles of the inner ear from exposure to loud noise over an extended period of time 
B)  Damage to the outer ear's presbyopic membranes caused by ear infections 
C)  Damage to the middle ear area from using headphones or earbuds at high volume, especially while exercising 
D)  All of these above are correct. C

Question 2

The innate ability of cells to self-destruct is a part of physiological processes known as

Accepted Answer

A)  a free radical response. 
B)  the coenzyme restriction model. 
C)  the unified theory of aging. 
D)  programmed cell death. 
A)  a free radical response. 
B)  the coenzyme restriction model. 
C)  the unified theory of aging. 
D)  programmed cell death. D

Question 3

Telomerase is needed in DNA replication to fully reproduce the

Accepted Answer

A)  telomeres when cells divide. 
B)  soma in the cells bodies. 
C)  sanchi levels in cells necessary for continued replication. 
D)  cross-linking collagen needed for cell survival. 
A)  telomeres when cells divide. 
B)  soma in the cells bodies. 
C)  sanchi levels in cells necessary for continued replication. 
D)  cross-linking collagen needed for cell survival. A

Question 4

Which of the following terms 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

Question 5

Osteoarthritis is

Accepted Answer

A)  a "wear and tear" disease. 
B)  passed down genetically. 
C)  the same as rheumatoid arthritis. 
D)  contagious. 
A)  a "wear and tear" disease. 
B)  passed down genetically. 
C)  the same as rheumatoid arthritis. 
D)  contagious.

Question 6

Going from inside a dark movie theater back out into the sunshine requires

Accepted Answer

A)  light adaptation. 
B)  dark adaptation. 
C)  presbyopia. 
D)  accommodation. 
A)  light adaptation. 
B)  dark adaptation. 
C)  presbyopia. 
D)  accommodation.

Question 7

Why do women lose bone mass at approximately twice the rate of men?

Accepted Answer

Bone loss begins in the 30s, accelerates

Question 8

Which of the following is a retinal disease that takes many years to develop and can be accompanied by hemorrhage and aneurysms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Presbyopia 
B)  Glaucoma 
C)  Macular degeneration 
D)  Diabetic retinopathy 
A)  Presbyopia 
B)  Glaucoma 
C)  Macular degeneration 
D)  Diabetic retinopathy

Question 9

Tanaina keeps mixing her blue and green socks when she is folding the laundry. The most likely cause of her difficulty with blues and greens is due to

Accepted Answer

A)  light adaptation. 
B)  macular degeneration. 
C)  presbyopia. 
D)  yellowing of the lens. 
A)  light adaptation. 
B)  macular degeneration. 
C)  presbyopia. 
D)  yellowing of the lens.

Question 10

What are the theories regarding changes in voice with age?

Accepted Answer

While young people's voices tend to be f

Question 11

Your elderly neighbor's television is quite loud and you can hear it in your apartment right across the hall. It occurs to you that, while the loud television is distracting you from your studies, it is likely that your neighbor is hard of hearing and hasn't looked into their options for minimizing the effects of hearing loss. Describe the options available to your neighbor to help with the hearing loss they are experiencing and explain how you would approach your neighbor about the topic.

Accepted Answer

Two types of amplification systems and c

Question 12

All of the following are associated with loss of hearing in later life except

Accepted Answer

A)  paranoia. 
B)  social isolation. 
C)  loss of independence. 
D)  hysteria. 
A)  paranoia. 
B)  social isolation. 
C)  loss of independence. 
D)  hysteria.

Question 13

Women are especially susceptible to severe bone degeneration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

One approach to alleviating the estrogen-related symptoms women experience in later life is to use menopausal hormone therapy (MHT). This involves

Accepted Answer

A)  taking high doses of testosterone. 
B)  taking low doses of estrogen, sometimes combined with progestin. 
C)  a strict nutrition and exercise regimen. 
D)  surgery. 
A)  taking high doses of testosterone. 
B)  taking low doses of estrogen, sometimes combined with progestin. 
C)  a strict nutrition and exercise regimen. 
D)  surgery.

Question 15

Cultural variations are evident in whether people let their hair turn gray or whether they

Accepted Answer

A)  lose it. 
B)  retain their original hair color. 
C)  color it. 
D)  experience and end to hair growth. 
A)  lose it. 
B)  retain their original hair color. 
C)  color it. 
D)  experience and end to hair growth.

Question 16

A longitudinal study of Japanese adults revealed that women have more changes in their fundamental frequency and

Accepted Answer

A)  shimmer. 
B)  motivation to speak in public. 
C)  voice change based on san qi levels. 
D)  None of these are correct. 
A)  shimmer. 
B)  motivation to speak in public. 
C)  voice change based on san qi levels. 
D)  None of these are correct.

Question 17

The greatest concentrations of touch receptors in the human body are in the

Accepted Answer

A)  head and face. 
B)  lips, tongue, and fingertips. 
C)  legs and feet. 
D)  chest and back. 
A)  head and face. 
B)  lips, tongue, and fingertips. 
C)  legs and feet. 
D)  chest and back.

Question 18

Presbyopia is the normative age-related loss of the ability to focus on nearby objects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Changes in white matter in the _________ and in the _______________ that occur with age have been shown to be related to difficulty in maintaining proper balance.

Accepted Answer

A)  occipital cortex; temporal cortex 
B)  frontal cortex; occipital cortex 
C)  frontal cortex; temporal cortex 
D)  temporal cortex; parietal cortex 
A)  occipital cortex; temporal cortex 
B)  frontal cortex; occipital cortex 
C)  frontal cortex; temporal cortex 
D)  temporal cortex; parietal cortex

Question 20

______________ laser surgery to correct _________ is now routing, but treatment for other conditions, such as dry _____________, remain elusive.

Accepted Answer

A)  Diabetic retinopathy; macular degeneration 
B)  Glaucoma; diabetic retinopathy 
C)  Macular degeneration; glaucoma 
D)  Cataracts; macular degeneration 
A)  Diabetic retinopathy; macular degeneration 
B)  Glaucoma; diabetic retinopathy 
C)  Macular degeneration; glaucoma 
D)  Cataracts; macular degeneration

Which of the following are associated with hearing loss?

The innate ability of cells to self-destruct is a part of physiological processes known as

Telomerase is needed in DNA replication to fully reproduce the

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

Osteoarthritis is

Going from inside a dark movie theater back out into the sunshine requires

Why do women lose bone mass at approximately twice the rate of men?

Which of the following is a retinal disease that takes many years to develop and can be accompanied by hemorrhage and aneurysms?

Tanaina keeps mixing her blue and green socks when she is folding the laundry. The most likely cause of her difficulty with blues and greens is due to

What are the theories regarding changes in voice with age?

All of the following are associated with loss of hearing in later life except

Women are especially susceptible to severe bone degeneration.

One approach to alleviating the estrogen-related symptoms women experience in later life is to use menopausal hormone therapy (MHT). This involves

Cultural variations are evident in whether people let their hair turn gray or whether they

A longitudinal study of Japanese adults revealed that women have more changes in their fundamental frequency and

The greatest concentrations of touch receptors in the human body are in the

Presbyopia is the normative age-related loss of the ability to focus on nearby objects.

Changes in white matter in the _ and in the _______ that occur with age have been shown to be related to difficulty in maintaining proper balance.

__________ laser surgery to correct _ is now routing, but treatment for other conditions, such as dry _________, remain elusive.

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Exam 3: Physical Changes

Which of the following are associated with hearing loss?

The innate ability of cells to self-destruct is a part of physiological processes known as

Telomerase is needed in DNA replication to fully reproduce the

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

Osteoarthritis is

Going from inside a dark movie theater back out into the sunshine requires

Why do women lose bone mass at approximately twice the rate of men?

Which of the following is a retinal disease that takes many years to develop and can be accompanied by hemorrhage and aneurysms?

Tanaina keeps mixing her blue and green socks when she is folding the laundry. The most likely cause of her difficulty with blues and greens is due to

What are the theories regarding changes in voice with age?

All of the following are associated with loss of hearing in later life except

Women are especially susceptible to severe bone degeneration.

One approach to alleviating the estrogen-related symptoms women experience in later life is to use menopausal hormone therapy (MHT). This involves

Cultural variations are evident in whether people let their hair turn gray or whether they

A longitudinal study of Japanese adults revealed that women have more changes in their fundamental frequency and

The greatest concentrations of touch receptors in the human body are in the

Presbyopia is the normative age-related loss of the ability to focus on nearby objects.

Changes in white matter in the _________ and in the _______________ that occur with age have been shown to be related to difficulty in maintaining proper balance.

______________ laser surgery to correct _________ is now routing, but treatment for other conditions, such as dry _____________, remain elusive.

Studying Adult Development and Aging

Neuroscience As a Basis for Adult Development

Longevity, Health, and Functioning

Where People Live: Person-Environment Interactions

Attention and Memory

Intelligence, Reasoning, Creativity, and Wisdom

Social Cognition

Personality

Clinical Assessment, Mental Health, and Mental Disorders

Relationships

Work, Leisure, and Retirement

Dying and Bereavement

Healthy Aging

Filters

Changes in white matter in the _ and in the _______ that occur with age have been shown to be related to difficulty in maintaining proper balance.

__________ laser surgery to correct _ is now routing, but treatment for other conditions, such as dry _________, remain elusive.