Question 1

Researchers have extended the life of a human cell by:

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A)  removing the cap of the DNA molecule.
B)  injecting it with telomerase.
C)  rearranging the DNA sequences.
D)  splicing the 18th and 19th chromosomes.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

_____ diseases have a slow onset and a long duration,and are rare in early adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A)  Acute
B)  Chronic
C)  Terminal
D)  PervasiveE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

What is the main difference between the way younger people and older people respond to stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Younger people have a slower restorative process after a stressful episode.
B)  Younger people have better coping strategies for dealing with stress.
C)  The process of aging increases the pituitary gland's response to stress,making it work harder.
D)  Older people keep stress hormones in their system at elevated levels for longer periods.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

According to evolutionary theory,which of the following is the reason Alzheimer disease has not been eliminated by evolution?

Accepted Answer

A)  It appears only in adolescence or early adulthood.
B)  It is a genetic disorder.
C)  It is caused by improper diet and inadequate physical activity.
D)  It does not appear until late middle adulthood or late adulthood.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 5

A recent national survey revealed that 63 percent of adults _____ years and older had a hearing loss defined as an inability to hear sounds at frequencies higher than 25 dB with their better ear.

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A)  70
B)  65
C)  105
D)  100E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a primary reason for the lowered brain volume of older adults compared to that of younger adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Shrinkage of neurons
B)  Reduced length and complexity of axons
C)  Lower numbers of synapses
D)  Lower number of neuronsE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

In industrialized countries,the number of individuals 100 years and older is increasing at the rate of approximately _____ percent each year.

Accepted Answer

A)  three
B)  five
C)  seven
D)  nineE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Discuss the hormonal stress theory of aging.

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The hormonal stress theory states that a...

Question 9

For older adults with a partner who reported not having sex,the main reason was:

Accepted Answer

A)  poor physical health.
B)  depression.
C)  lack of privacy.
D)  lack of interest.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

All of the following are the recommendations for preventing osteoporosis in middle-aged women EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  eating foods rich in calcium.
B)  avoiding smoking.
C)  getting regular exercise
D)  taking a high dose of vitamin B.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Reductions in _____ have been linked to small declines in memory functioning and to the severe memory loss associated with Alzheimer disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  gamma-aminobutyric acid
B)  dopamine
C)  acetylcholine
D)  adrenalineE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Which of the following biological reasons explains women's increased resistance to infections and degenerative diseases?

Accepted Answer

A)  Estrogen production and the additional X chromosome
B)  Lower cholesterol levels and improved lung function
C)  Postmenopausal hormone levels and increased body water
D)  Better osmoregulation and lower trans fatE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

List three major findings from the Nun Study on aging.

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The findings from the Nun Study are the ...

Question 14

Lydia has been diagnosed with early macular degeneration.Which of the following treatments is her doctor most likely to recommend?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eye drops
B)  Removal of the lens of her eye
C)  Prescription for glasses
D)  Laser surgeryE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Prolonged,elevated levels of stress-related hormones have been associated with all of the following conditions EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  hypertension.
B)  cancer.
C)  diabetes.
D)  arthritis.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Which disease of the eye is characterized by the deterioration of the macula of the retina that corresponds to the focal center of the visual field?

Accepted Answer

Macular de...

Question 17

Data from the Nun Study have pointed all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  positive emotions in early adulthood that were associated to longevity.
B)  stimulating the brain with intellectual activity that keeps neurons healthy and alive.
C)  negative emotions in early adulthood that were linked to longevity.
D)  idea density that was linked with fewer incidences of mild cognitive impairment.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

The greatest decline in visual perception beyond 75,and especially beyond 85,involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  tolerance for glare.
B)  dark adaptation.
C)  area of the visual field.
D)  color vision.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

What is the term for the maximum number of years an individual can live?

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The answer of What is the term for the maximum...

Question 20

The _____ is one area that shrinks more than others with aging.

Accepted Answer

A)  prefrontal cortex
B)  amygdala
C)  hypothalamus
D)  premotor cortexE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Exam 17: Physical Development in Late Adulthood

What is the term for the maximum number of years an individual can live?

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Reductions in _____ have been linked to small declines in memory functioning and to the severe memory loss associated with Alzheimer disease.

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A recent national survey revealed that 63 percent of adults _____ years and older had a hearing loss defined as an inability to hear sounds at frequencies higher than 25 dB with their better ear.

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Researchers have extended the life of a human cell by:

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Prolonged,elevated levels of stress-related hormones have been associated with all of the following conditions EXCEPT:

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Discuss the hormonal stress theory of aging.

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According to evolutionary theory,which of the following is the reason Alzheimer disease has not been eliminated by evolution?

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Lydia has been diagnosed with early macular degeneration.Which of the following treatments is her doctor most likely to recommend?

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The greatest decline in visual perception beyond 75,and especially beyond 85,involves:

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List three major findings from the Nun Study on aging.

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Which disease of the eye is characterized by the deterioration of the macula of the retina that corresponds to the focal center of the visual field?

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Which of the following is NOT a primary reason for the lowered brain volume of older adults compared to that of younger adults?

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_____ diseases have a slow onset and a long duration,and are rare in early adulthood.

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Which of the following biological reasons explains women's increased resistance to infections and degenerative diseases?

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Data from the Nun Study have pointed all of the following EXCEPT:

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For older adults with a partner who reported not having sex,the main reason was:

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What is the main difference between the way younger people and older people respond to stress?

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All of the following are the recommendations for preventing osteoporosis in middle-aged women EXCEPT:

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The _____ is one area that shrinks more than others with aging.

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In industrialized countries,the number of individuals 100 years and older is increasing at the rate of approximately _____ percent each year.

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