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According to __________, we age because it is programmed into us. |
| | A) | wear and tear theory |
| | B) | aging by program theory |
| | C) | cross linkage theory |
| | D) | gene theory |
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Kallman and Jarvik researched _____ to find out how genes affect how long we live. |
| | A) | siblings |
| | B) | middle aged adults |
| | C) | monozygotic and dizygotic twins |
| | D) | elderly |
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According to the authors, all of the following comments regarding the role of relatives in the health of persons of color are true except: |
| | A) | studies indicate that although Latino and African American elderly are more susceptible to health problems than whites, if relatives are involved, the difference is greatly diminished |
| | B) | persons of color are more susceptible to diabetes and hypertension |
| | C) | health problems such as diabetes and hypertension are genetically inherited, not due to dietary habits |
| | D) | relatives can provide informal health care and intervene with health services |
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Women live 6 years longer than men even though females, in general, have higher incidences of: |
| | A) | liver and bone cancer |
| | B) | respiratory ailments such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. |
| | C) | lupus, multiple sclerosis, colon cancer |
| | D) | coronary artery disease, hypertension, osteoporosis |
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Which statement(s) about older adults is/are true? |
| | A) | accidents caused by drivers 75 years old are equal or greater than those of teenagers. |
| | B) | they can’t tolerate as much background noise as young adults. |
| | C) | their olfactory fibers atrophy |
| | D) | all of the above |
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The results of the Sharpe et al study of biweekly levels of physical activity showed: |
| | A) | improvement in physical functioning compared to non active adults |
| | B) | improved walking speed and muscle strengthening |
| | C) | improved mental outlook, pain reduction, and flexibility |
| | D) | all of the above |
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___________ in the major killer after age 40 in all age, sex and race groups. |
| | A) | Chronic respiratory disease |
| | B) | Arteriosclerotic coronary disease |
| | C) | Reproductive cancers |
| | D) | Kidney failure |
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Symptoms of cerebrovascular accidents that require quick action include: |
| | A) | paralysis of part of the body |
| | B) | drooping of facial muscles |
| | C) | impaired speech and motor ability |
| | D) | all of the above |
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The following statements about Alzheimer’s Disease are true except: |
| | A) | a gene has been implicated |
| | B) | symptoms include deterioration in one’s ability to learn, handle complex tasks, and travel around familiar places |
| | C) | the person has difficulty remembering ordinary words, controlling behavior, and basic activities of daily living |
| | D) | new medications are currently available to reverse the neuron damage that cause Alzheimer’s disease |
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The hypothesis of terminal drop is: |
| | A) | perception, consciously or unconsciously of impending death may cause the decline of intelligence |
| | B) | as peers die, loneliness and perception of own mortality leads to depression |
| | C) | continual decline in physical and cognitive abilities in the last 6 months of life |
| | D) | irreversible damage to neurons leads to loss of intelligence |
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2002 McGraw-Hill Higher Education