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Human Development Across the Lifespan Cover Image
Human Development Across the Lifespan, 5/e
John S. Dacey, Boston College
John F. Travers, Boston College
Late Adulthood
Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

True False Quiz

Choose the best answer:



1

Longevity may be due to an inherited tendency.
A)True
B)False
2

Research has clearly linked early deterioration of organs to increased stress, and preservation of organs to hard work.
A)True
B)False
3

Homeostatic processes ensure adjustment in response to stress. Compensatory processes maintain overall function without serious disability.
A)True
B)False
4

Examples of accumulation of metabolic waste are cataracts, cholesterol buildup in the arteries, and brittle bones.
A)True
B)False
5

Rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, vascular diseases, and hypertension are examples of auto immunity, which increases with age.
A)True
B)False








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