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__________ refers to the number of years a person is likely to live when he or she is born. |
| | A) | Life span |
| | B) | Life expectancy |
| | C) | Centenarian |
| | D) | Cellular clock |
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The average life expectancy for a person born today in the United States is ______ years. |
| | A) | 70 |
| | B) | 74 |
| | C) | 78 |
| | D) | 80 |
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People between the ages of 65 and 74 are sometimes referred to as the: |
| | A) | oldest-old. |
| | B) | old-old. |
| | C) | young-old. |
| | D) | old-young. |
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The free-radical theory of aging suggests that: |
| | A) | aging in the body's hormonal system may lower resilience to stress and increase the likelihood of disease. |
| | B) | people age because inside their cells normal metabolism produces unstable oxygen molecules that ricochet around the cells, damaging DNA and other cellular structures. |
| | C) | cells can divide only a certain number of times and that, as we age, our cells become increasingly less capable of dividing. |
| | D) | when using the terms young-old, old-old, and oldest-old, we should refer to a person's functional rather than chronological age. |
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Which of the following is a common physical change in late adulthood? |
| | A) | height loss |
| | B) | increased sensitivity to pain |
| | C) | mildly diminished hearing |
| | D) | extremely diminished sense of taste and smell |
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Regarding sexuality in late adulthood: |
| | A) | men rate kissing as one of the most satisfying sexual activities. |
| | B) | one-third of elderly adults report satisfaction with their current level of sexual activity. |
| | C) | aging induces some changes in human sexual performance, more so in males than in females. |
| | D) | providing older adults with sexual education decreases their interest and activity level. |
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__________ is the most prevalent chronic health condition in late adulthood. |
| | A) | Hernia |
| | B) | Diabetes |
| | C) | Hypertension |
| | D) | Arthritis |
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When bone tissue loss becomes severe, an older adult has developed: |
| | A) | glaucoma. |
| | B) | cataracts. |
| | C) | osteoporosis. |
| | D) | arthritis. |
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Which of the following statements regarding exercise, nutrition, and weight in late adulthood is TRUE? |
| | A) | Longitudinal studies have shown food restriction to increase life span in humans. |
| | B) | Aerobic exercise and strength training are not recommended for adults over age 55. |
| | C) | Vitamin supplements have been shown conclusively to slow the aging process and improve older adults' health. |
| | D) | Leaner men live longer, healthier lives. |
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What percentage of U.S. adults 65 years of age and over reside in a nursing home? |
| | A) | 3% |
| | B) | 7% |
| | C) | 23% |
| | D) | 40% |
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Alternatives to nursing homes include all the following EXCEPT: |
| | A) | home health care. |
| | B) | gerontologists. |
| | C) | assisted-living facilities. |
| | D) | adult day-care centers. |
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When health care providers adopt negative attitudes toward the elderly, what might result? |
| | A) | positive, hopeful treatment by the provider |
| | B) | more interest in treating and caring for older adults |
| | C) | older patients taking a less active role in medical encounters |
| | D) | increased stereotypes and better health care |
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Although there is no evidence that antioxidants can increase the human life span, some experts on aging and health believe that they can: |
| | A) | reverse the effects of aging. |
| | B) | act as a placebo, thus making older people think they can live longer. |
| | C) | reduce a person's risk of becoming frail and sick in the later adult years. |
| | D) | actually increase the aging process. |
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______________ is the generation of new neurons. |
| | A) | Neurogenesis |
| | B) | Dendritic growth |
| | C) | Neuropathogenesis |
| | D) | Neuron lateralization |
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