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1
Over a lifetime our bodies are subject to many stresses; they include all of the following except
A)taking daily vitamin supplements.
B)ultraviolet rays of the sun.
C)excessive consumption of fat.
D)excessive consumption of sugar.
2
By age 70, few people experience stage ____ deep sleep at all.
A)2
B)3
C)4
D)5
3
Severe bone depletion is referred to as
A)osteoporosis.
B)arthritis.
C)calcium deposits.
D)rheumatism.
4
In the United States, women usually experience menopause around age
A)65.
B)60.
C)50.
D)45.
5
A common problem in older men is _____, better known as impotence.
A)prostrate cancer
B)male menopause
C)penile impotency
D)erectile dysfunction
6
____ is chest pain that may precede a heart attack.
A)Angina
B)Hypertension
C)Hypertensive cardiovascular disease
D)Angioplasty
7
________is a serious condition that can lead to blindness.
A)Somatic mutation
B)Heart disease
C)Glaucoma
D)Osteoporosis
8
Which of the following is an environmental theory of aging?
A)somatic mutation theory
B)genetic control theory
C)free radical theory
D)immune function theory
9
The measure of the number of years that a person can expect to live without a disability is called
A)disability free expectancy.
B)life expectancy.
C)lifetime disability expectancy.
D)active life expectancy.
10
A condition known as _____ occurs when the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the needs of the body.
A)angina
B)congestive heart failure
C)hypertension
D)lentigo





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