Exam 15: The Personal Context of Later Life

Dr. Moore believes that people age because their muscles and arteries become less flexible as they interact with certain proteins. What is her lecture describing this position most likely to focus on?

Jin Li is Chinese, and by 2040, he will be a senior citizen. By 2040, how many seniors are expected to be over 60 years of age and living in China?

Dr. Avery has to prescribe a syrupy medication for one of her elderly patients. She has two choices, one that smells bad but tastes good, or one that smells good but tastes bad. Since her patient is 75-years-old, and assuming she wants to prescribe the medicine that is most tolerable, which medicine should she prescribe?

Which characteristic has been linked to wisdom?

While being treated for depression, 70-year-old Ian is encouraged to avoid situations which lead to negative consequences, and to reward himself when something good happens to him. What kind of therapist is most likely treating Ian?

If the programmed cell theory of aging is correct, what does this signify about the aging process?

Forty-year-old Carlton's golf game is improving at the same time as his language skills are declining. What normal age-related factor can best explain these changes?

Mickey is currently experiencing the "Third Age." What does that mean?

In an attempt to diagnose Alzheimer's, Dr. Graham is taking a sample of cerebrospinal fluid to look for a certain protein. What is that protein called?

Henry spends his time studying how populations of different ages of people will be changing over the next one hundred years. Which of the following is Henry most likely to be?

Lisa loves to watch the TV show Jeopardy. She can answer most questions and enjoys learning. What type of memory is Lisa using when she answers the Jeopardy questions?

Elijah asks his doctor how long he can plan to live without any major medical problems or impairments. What is Elijah asking about?

Dr. Kirkpatrick has advised his patient to consume more blueberries, kidney beans, and apples, because these foods contain a substance that may help to postpone the appearance of some age-related diseases. What is this substance?

Eighty-year-old Vera is having trouble sleeping at night. Which factor is likely the cause of her problem?

Gina is recalling the time last year that she hiked up a big hill in the rain with a bunch of her friends. What kind of memory is this?

When someone hands Russ a menu to read, he has to hold it at arm's length in order to be able to see the words well enough to read them. What does Russ appear to be experiencing?

Herman asks his doctor, "How long do you think I can live, doc?" What is Herman asking for information about?

Drake's father is suffering from vascular dementia. When a physician explains this disorder to Drake, which phrase is least likely to be used?

After assessing Nalini's brain, her physician comments, "You have significantly reduced amounts of dopamine in your midbrain." What does Nalini most likely have?

While looking at slides of brain tissue in a physiology class, you see groups of damaged neurons that have collected around a core of protein. What are you looking at?