Question 1

Osteoporosis can be prevented by consuming which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin A 
B)  Vitamin B₁₂ 
C)  Vitamin C 
D)  Vitamin D 
A)  Vitamin A 
B)  Vitamin B₁₂ 
C)  Vitamin C 
D)  Vitamin D

Question 2

What is presbyopia?

Accepted Answer

A)  male pattern baldness 
B)  age-related loss of elasticity in the eye lens 
C)  thickening of the skin 
D)  age-related hearing loss 
A)  male pattern baldness 
B)  age-related loss of elasticity in the eye lens 
C)  thickening of the skin 
D)  age-related hearing loss

Question 3

Discuss intrinsic and extrinsic causes of cutaneous aging. Identify ways that intrinsic and extrinsic cutaneous aging can be reduced.

Accepted Answer

Student answers should include the follo

Question 4

Martin has age-related hearing loss (ARHL). Which of the following spoken words will he have the MOST trouble understanding?

Accepted Answer

A)  can 
B)  soft 
C)  bull 
D)  red 
A)  can 
B)  soft 
C)  bull 
D)  red

Question 5

Which part of the body is linked to presbyphonia?

Accepted Answer

A)  cochlea 
B)  eardrum 
C)  larynx 
D)  retina 
A)  cochlea 
B)  eardrum 
C)  larynx 
D)  retina

Question 6

Compare and contrast primary aging and secondary aging. Provide several examples of each type of aging.

Accepted Answer

Student answers should include the follo

Question 7

Loss of balance and slurred speech are both symptoms of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  arteriosclerosis 
B)  coronary artery disease 
C)  peripheral vascular disease 
D)  stroke 
A)  arteriosclerosis 
B)  coronary artery disease 
C)  peripheral vascular disease 
D)  stroke

Question 8

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in women has been shown to prevent which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  fractures 
B)  breast cancer 
C)  cardiovascular disease 
D)  diabetes 
A)  fractures 
B)  breast cancer 
C)  cardiovascular disease 
D)  diabetes

Question 9

People might be helped to better adapt to hearing aids with a training program that improves processing in which of the following areas?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wernicke's area 
B)  Broca's area 
C)  the prefrontal cortex 
D)  the association cortex 
A)  Wernicke's area 
B)  Broca's area 
C)  the prefrontal cortex 
D)  the association cortex

Question 10

Hassan is a 72-year-old man who has become depressed and socially withdrawn over the past ten years. Which of the following is MOST likely to be related to Hassan's depression and social withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

A)  androgenetic alopecia 
B)  presbycusis 
C)  presbyphonia 
D)  presbyopia 
A)  androgenetic alopecia 
B)  presbycusis 
C)  presbyphonia 
D)  presbyopia

Question 11

Which of the following results from intrinsic aging of the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  thickening of the skin 
B)  actinic keratosis 
C)  wrinkles 
D)  reduced elasticity 
A)  thickening of the skin 
B)  actinic keratosis 
C)  wrinkles 
D)  reduced elasticity

Question 12

Which of the following is associated with intrinsic cutaneous aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  melanin 
B)  collagen 
C)  insulin 
D)  melanoma 
A)  melanin 
B)  collagen 
C)  insulin 
D)  melanoma

Question 13

Which of the following is being affected for Farah as a result of her lens yellowing with age?

Accepted Answer

A)  dark adaptation 
B)  ability to read small print 
C)  ability to see in bright light 
D)  colour perception 
A)  dark adaptation 
B)  ability to read small print 
C)  ability to see in bright light 
D)  colour perception

Question 14

Proponents of calorie restriction suggest eating what percent fewer calories than recommended can increase longevity and lower the risk for cancer and other diseases?

Accepted Answer

A)  15 to 20% 
B)  20 to 25% 
C)  25 to 30% 
D)  30 to 35% 
A)  15 to 20% 
B)  20 to 25% 
C)  25 to 30% 
D)  30 to 35%

Question 15

Harold has dry age-related macular degeneration, which means that he is experiencing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  a thinning macula 
B)  a bulging macula 
C)  opacification of the lens 
D)  intraocular pressure 
A)  a thinning macula 
B)  a bulging macula 
C)  opacification of the lens 
D)  intraocular pressure

Question 16

What is currently the MOST common type of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  breast cancer 
B)  liver cancer 
C)  skin cancer 
D)  colon cancer 
A)  breast cancer 
B)  liver cancer 
C)  skin cancer 
D)  colon cancer

Question 17

Gerald is 75 years old and his hearing is failing. Gerald's hearing loss is MOST likely the result of which type of aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  primary aging 
B)  secondary aging 
C)  tertiary aging 
D)  extrinsic aging 
A)  primary aging 
B)  secondary aging 
C)  tertiary aging 
D)  extrinsic aging

Question 18

Margot is 80 years old and her skin looks much different than it did when she was 40 years old. She has brown patches, deep wrinkles, reduced elasticity, and her skin is very thin. Which aspects of her skin changes are due to extrinsic aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  brown patches and deep wrinkles 
B)  deep wrinkles and reduced elasticity 
C)  reduced elasticity and thin skin 
D)  thin skin and brown patches 
A)  brown patches and deep wrinkles 
B)  deep wrinkles and reduced elasticity 
C)  reduced elasticity and thin skin 
D)  thin skin and brown patches

Question 19

What proportion of people with arthritis are younger than 65 years old?

Accepted Answer

A)  1/4 
B)  1/3 
C)  3/5 
D)  3/4 
A)  1/4 
B)  1/3 
C)  3/5 
D)  3/4

Question 20

Which of the following is MOST closely associated with error theories of aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  telomeres 
B)  the Hayflick limit 
C)  free radicals 
D)  the biological clock 
A)  telomeres 
B)  the Hayflick limit 
C)  free radicals 
D)  the biological clock

Osteoporosis can be prevented by consuming which of the following?

What is presbyopia?

Discuss intrinsic and extrinsic causes of cutaneous aging. Identify ways that intrinsic and extrinsic cutaneous aging can be reduced.

Martin has age-related hearing loss (ARHL). Which of the following spoken words will he have the MOST trouble understanding?

Which part of the body is linked to presbyphonia?

Compare and contrast primary aging and secondary aging. Provide several examples of each type of aging.

Loss of balance and slurred speech are both symptoms of which of the following?

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in women has been shown to prevent which of the following?

People might be helped to better adapt to hearing aids with a training program that improves processing in which of the following areas?

Hassan is a 72-year-old man who has become depressed and socially withdrawn over the past ten years. Which of the following is MOST likely to be related to Hassan's depression and social withdrawal?

Which of the following results from intrinsic aging of the skin?

Which of the following is associated with intrinsic cutaneous aging?

Which of the following is being affected for Farah as a result of her lens yellowing with age?

Proponents of calorie restriction suggest eating what percent fewer calories than recommended can increase longevity and lower the risk for cancer and other diseases?

Harold has dry age-related macular degeneration, which means that he is experiencing which of the following?

What is currently the MOST common type of cancer?

Gerald is 75 years old and his hearing is failing. Gerald's hearing loss is MOST likely the result of which type of aging?

Margot is 80 years old and her skin looks much different than it did when she was 40 years old. She has brown patches, deep wrinkles, reduced elasticity, and her skin is very thin. Which aspects of her skin changes are due to extrinsic aging?

What proportion of people with arthritis are younger than 65 years old?

Which of the following is MOST closely associated with error theories of aging?

Issues to Consider in the Study of Adult Development

Research Designs and Ethical Issues

Cognitive Changes, Post-Formal Thought, and Wisdom

Longevity, Health, and Functioning

Mental Health and Mental Health Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Canada’s Ethnic Diversity

Aging and Personality Development

Relationships

Work, Retirement, and Leisure

Dying: Another Stage of Life

Living Arrangements of Older Adults

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Exam 3: Physical Changes Associated with Aging

Osteoporosis can be prevented by consuming which of the following?

What is presbyopia?

Discuss intrinsic and extrinsic causes of cutaneous aging. Identify ways that intrinsic and extrinsic cutaneous aging can be reduced.

Martin has age-related hearing loss (ARHL). Which of the following spoken words will he have the MOST trouble understanding?

Which part of the body is linked to presbyphonia?

Compare and contrast primary aging and secondary aging. Provide several examples of each type of aging.

Loss of balance and slurred speech are both symptoms of which of the following?

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in women has been shown to prevent which of the following?

People might be helped to better adapt to hearing aids with a training program that improves processing in which of the following areas?

Hassan is a 72-year-old man who has become depressed and socially withdrawn over the past ten years. Which of the following is MOST likely to be related to Hassan's depression and social withdrawal?

Which of the following results from intrinsic aging of the skin?

Which of the following is associated with intrinsic cutaneous aging?

Which of the following is being affected for Farah as a result of her lens yellowing with age?

Proponents of calorie restriction suggest eating what percent fewer calories than recommended can increase longevity and lower the risk for cancer and other diseases?

Harold has dry age-related macular degeneration, which means that he is experiencing which of the following?

What is currently the MOST common type of cancer?

Gerald is 75 years old and his hearing is failing. Gerald's hearing loss is MOST likely the result of which type of aging?

Margot is 80 years old and her skin looks much different than it did when she was 40 years old. She has brown patches, deep wrinkles, reduced elasticity, and her skin is very thin. Which aspects of her skin changes are due to extrinsic aging?

What proportion of people with arthritis are younger than 65 years old?

Which of the following is MOST closely associated with error theories of aging?

Issues to Consider in the Study of Adult Development

Research Designs and Ethical Issues

Cognitive Changes, Post-Formal Thought, and Wisdom

Longevity, Health, and Functioning

Mental Health and Mental Health Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Canada’s Ethnic Diversity

Aging and Personality Development

Relationships

Work, Retirement, and Leisure

Dying: Another Stage of Life

Living Arrangements of Older Adults

Filters