Question 1

Juan is in his late teens.To prepare for the aging process,he should

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A)  assess his financial status.
B)  reevaluate his health insurance plans.
C)  establish good health habits.
D)  develop important relationships.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 2

A clouding of the lens in the eye that is a result from oxidation damage is called

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A)  cataracts.
B)  glaucoma.
C)  macular degeneration.
D)  presbyopia.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Nearly 100 percent of all people over 65 have some form of arthritis.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Exercise may prevent age-associated deterioration of fluid intelligence.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Termination of metabolic processes is called _____ death.

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A)  cellular
B)  biological
C)  brain
D)  clinicalE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Women live longer for all of the following reasons,EXCEPT

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A)  estrogen protects women from early heart disease.
B)  women have lower rates of stress-related illnesses.
C)  women are less likely to be poor in their older years.
D)  women participate less in risky behaviors that lead to injuries.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following statements about Social Security is TRUE?

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A)  Social Security provides most older Americans enough to live on.
B)  Social Security funds can be used to supplement income only by those over age 65.
C)  Social Security is intended to supplement other income.
D)  All of these statement are true.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Most patients who receive hospice care do so

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A)  in a hospital.
B)  in a special clinic.
C)  in a hospice ward.
D)  at home.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 17: The Challenge of Aging

Exercise may prevent age-associated deterioration of fluid intelligence.

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Nearly 100 percent of all people over 65 have some form of arthritis.

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Women live longer for all of the following reasons,EXCEPT

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Which of the following statements about Social Security is TRUE?

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A clouding of the lens in the eye that is a result from oxidation damage is called

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Juan is in his late teens.To prepare for the aging process,he should

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Termination of metabolic processes is called _____ death.

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Most patients who receive hospice care do so

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Exam 17: The Challenge of Aging

Exercise may prevent age-associated deterioration of fluid intelligence.

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Nearly 100 percent of all people over 65 have some form of arthritis.

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Women live longer for all of the following reasons,EXCEPT

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Which of the following statements about Social Security is TRUE?

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A clouding of the lens in the eye that is a result from oxidation damage is called

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Juan is in his late teens.To prepare for the aging process,he should

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Termination of metabolic processes is called _____ death.

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Most patients who receive hospice care do so

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