Question 1

Which of the following is not a type of cell in the immune system?

Accepted Answer

A) cell-mediated immunity 
B) B-lymphocytes 
C) autoimmunity 
D) nonspecific immunity 
A) cell-mediated immunity 
B) B-lymphocytes 
C) autoimmunity 
D) nonspecific immunity

Question 2

All of the following are chronic conditions except

Accepted Answer

A) arthritis. 
B) diabetes. 
C) cancer. 
D) the common cold. 
A) arthritis. 
B) diabetes. 
C) cancer. 
D) the common cold.

Question 3

When confronted by an invader, an __________ is produced to protect the body from future invasions.

Accepted Answer

A) autoantibody 
B) autoimmunity 
C) antibody 
D) anti-immunity 
A) autoantibody 
B) autoimmunity 
C) antibody 
D) anti-immunity

Question 4

Research indicates that there are age differences in the types of coping strategies used across the life span.For example, older adults are more likely to use than younger adults.

Accepted Answer

A) active coping strategies 
B) emotion-focused strategies 
C) personal mastery strategies 
D) community-focused strategies 
A) active coping strategies 
B) emotion-focused strategies 
C) personal mastery strategies 
D) community-focused strategies

Question 5

The common cold, influenza, and food poisoning are examples of

Accepted Answer

A) simple diseases. 
B) immune system diseases. 
C) acute diseases. 
D) chronic diseases. 
A) simple diseases. 
B) immune system diseases. 
C) acute diseases. 
D) chronic diseases.

Question 6

John frequently feels the urge to urinate and sometimes does not make it to the restroom in time.Because of this, he does not like to be far from a restroom.As a result, John has stopped playing golf and is spending more time at home.John probably has

Accepted Answer

A) incontinence. 
B) impotence. 
C) a small bladder. 
D) endoprostate. 
A) incontinence. 
B) impotence. 
C) a small bladder. 
D) endoprostate.

Question 7

The study of the relations between psychological, neurological, and immunological systems is known as

Accepted Answer

A) autoimmunity. 
B) psychoneuroimmunology. 
C) autolymphomosis. 
D) anti-immunity. 
A) autoimmunity. 
B) psychoneuroimmunology. 
C) autolymphomosis. 
D) anti-immunity.

Question 8

Prevention and treatment of diabetes among older adults involves

Accepted Answer

A) increasing the intake of sugar. 
B) reducing involvement in exercise. 
C) a low carbohydrate and low calorie diet. 
D) increasing intake of red wine. 
A) increasing the intake of sugar. 
B) reducing involvement in exercise. 
C) a low carbohydrate and low calorie diet. 
D) increasing intake of red wine.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is not true?

Accepted Answer

A) Pain is a common complaint among older adults. 
B) Pain is a normal part of aging. 
C) Pain can be controlled. 
D) Chronic diseases are often accompanied by pain. 
A) Pain is a common complaint among older adults. 
B) Pain is a normal part of aging. 
C) Pain can be controlled. 
D) Chronic diseases are often accompanied by pain.

Question 10

The pathology component of the main pathway of disability consists of

Accepted Answer

A) diagnosis of disease. 
B) dysfunctions and structural abnormalities. 
C) restrictions in basic physical and mental actions. 
D) difficulty performing daily tasks. 
A) diagnosis of disease. 
B) dysfunctions and structural abnormalities. 
C) restrictions in basic physical and mental actions. 
D) difficulty performing daily tasks.

Question 11

The United States has higher rates of most _________and __________ than England or the rest of Europe.

Accepted Answer

chronic di

Question 12

The ____________ approach to pain management includes the use of narcotic and nonnarcotic medications.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________ approach to pain management includes...

Question 13

There is much evidence that the process of _________ is much slower in older adults.This means that drugs stay longer in the body as people grow older.

Accepted Answer

The answer of There is much evidence that the process...

Question 14

How does the effect of environmental factors on average longevity change over time?

Accepted Answer

Environmental factors have differential

Question 15

The disease __________ occurs when the pancreas produces insufficient insulin.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The disease __________ occurs when the pancreas...

Question 16

__________ends when one loses independence or must rely on others for activities of daily living.

Accepted Answer

A) Maximum life expectancy 
B) Average life expectancy 
C) Active life expectancy 
D) Dependent life expectancy 
A) Maximum life expectancy 
B) Average life expectancy 
C) Active life expectancy 
D) Dependent life expectancy

Question 17

A longitudinal study by Strawbridge and colleagues (1998) found that poorly perceived health, smoking, heaving drinking, and ________ predicted who would become disabled.

Accepted Answer

A) depression 
B) social islolation 
C) physical inactivity 
D) all of these 
A) depression 
B) social islolation 
C) physical inactivity 
D) all of these

Question 18

Chronic stress has been shown to have serious effects on the immune system, including

Accepted Answer

A) increased risk for viral infections. 
B) increased risk for atherosclerosis. 
C) increased risk for hypertension. 
D) all of these. 
A) increased risk for viral infections. 
B) increased risk for atherosclerosis. 
C) increased risk for hypertension. 
D) all of these.

Question 19

Nearly _________ of all adults in the United States have a chronic health condition.

Accepted Answer

A) 10% 
B) 25% 
C) 50% 
D) 65% 
A) 10% 
B) 25% 
C) 50% 
D) 65%

Question 20

As we get older, our chances of contracting ___________ goes down, while our chances of contracting _________ goes up.

Accepted Answer

A) acute diseases; chronic diseases 
B) chronic diseases; acute diseases 
C) acute diseases; influenza 
D) cancer; chronic diseases 
A) acute diseases; chronic diseases 
B) chronic diseases; acute diseases 
C) acute diseases; influenza 
D) cancer; chronic diseases

Which of the following is not a type of cell in the immune system?

All of the following are chronic conditions except

When confronted by an invader, an __________ is produced to protect the body from future invasions.

Research indicates that there are age differences in the types of coping strategies used across the life span.For example, older adults are more likely to use than younger adults.

The common cold, influenza, and food poisoning are examples of

John frequently feels the urge to urinate and sometimes does not make it to the restroom in time.Because of this, he does not like to be far from a restroom.As a result, John has stopped playing golf and is spending more time at home.John probably has

The study of the relations between psychological, neurological, and immunological systems is known as

Prevention and treatment of diabetes among older adults involves

Which of the following statements is not true?

The pathology component of the main pathway of disability consists of

The United States has higher rates of most _and __ than England or the rest of Europe.

The ____________ approach to pain management includes the use of narcotic and nonnarcotic medications.

There is much evidence that the process of _________ is much slower in older adults.This means that drugs stay longer in the body as people grow older.

How does the effect of environmental factors on average longevity change over time?

The disease __________ occurs when the pancreas produces insufficient insulin.

__________ends when one loses independence or must rely on others for activities of daily living.

A longitudinal study by Strawbridge and colleagues (1998) found that poorly perceived health, smoking, heaving drinking, and ________ predicted who would become disabled.

Chronic stress has been shown to have serious effects on the immune system, including

Nearly _________ of all adults in the United States have a chronic health condition.

As we get older, our chances of contracting ___ goes down, while our chances of contracting _ goes up.

Studying Adult Development and Aging

Neuroscience As a Basis for Adult Development

Physical Changes

Where People Live: Person-Environment Interactions

Attention and Memory

Intelligence

Social Cognition

Personality

Clinical Assessment, Mental Health, and Mental Disorders

Relationships

Work, Leisure, and Retirement

Dying and Bereavement

Successful Aging

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Exam 4: Longevity, Health, and Functioning

Which of the following is not a type of cell in the immune system?

All of the following are chronic conditions except

When confronted by an invader, an __________ is produced to protect the body from future invasions.

Research indicates that there are age differences in the types of coping strategies used across the life span.For example, older adults are more likely to use than younger adults.

The common cold, influenza, and food poisoning are examples of

John frequently feels the urge to urinate and sometimes does not make it to the restroom in time.Because of this, he does not like to be far from a restroom.As a result, John has stopped playing golf and is spending more time at home.John probably has

The study of the relations between psychological, neurological, and immunological systems is known as

Prevention and treatment of diabetes among older adults involves

Which of the following statements is not true?

The pathology component of the main pathway of disability consists of

The United States has higher rates of most _________and __________ than England or the rest of Europe.

The ____________ approach to pain management includes the use of narcotic and nonnarcotic medications.

There is much evidence that the process of _________ is much slower in older adults.This means that drugs stay longer in the body as people grow older.

How does the effect of environmental factors on average longevity change over time?

The disease __________ occurs when the pancreas produces insufficient insulin.

__________ends when one loses independence or must rely on others for activities of daily living.

A longitudinal study by Strawbridge and colleagues (1998) found that poorly perceived health, smoking, heaving drinking, and ________ predicted who would become disabled.

Chronic stress has been shown to have serious effects on the immune system, including

Nearly _________ of all adults in the United States have a chronic health condition.

As we get older, our chances of contracting ___________ goes down, while our chances of contracting _________ goes up.

Studying Adult Development and Aging

Neuroscience As a Basis for Adult Development

Physical Changes

Where People Live: Person-Environment Interactions

Attention and Memory

Intelligence

Social Cognition

Personality

Clinical Assessment, Mental Health, and Mental Disorders

Relationships

Work, Leisure, and Retirement

Dying and Bereavement

Successful Aging

Filters

The United States has higher rates of most _and __ than England or the rest of Europe.

As we get older, our chances of contracting ___ goes down, while our chances of contracting _ goes up.