Question 1

Alzheimer's disease is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  a breakdown of the system that produces acetylcholine.
B)  destruction of brain tissue from small strokes.
C)  formation of tangles in affected neurons.
D)  formation of amyloid plaques between neurons.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Of the following,who is at risk for developing glaucoma?

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A)  a person with a family history of the disease
B)  any person over the age of 60
C)  African Americans over the age of 40
D)  all of theseE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Gayle's activity level will help protect her from experiencing all of the following as she ages EXCEPT

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A)  loss of fluid intelligence.
B)  type 2 diabetes.
C)  osteoporosis.
D)  declines in vision and hearing.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 4

A better arrangement than losing the productivity of people at retirement includes all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  setting a mandatory retirement age.
B)  providing volunteer and paid employment for retirees.
C)  offering retraining programs for occupational activities.
D)  offering retraining for leisure activities.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Physiological changes in organ systems are caused by a combination of gradual aging and disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Cigarette smoking is directly linked to all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoporosis.
B)  skin wrinkling.
C)  muscle atrophy.
D)  premature balding.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Older drivers usually have safer driving records compared with young adults because they tend to be more cautious;however,crashes in the older age group are more likely to be fatal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

To reduce stress in your life as you age,it is a good idea to

Accepted Answer

A)  obtain adequate sleep throughout life.
B)  practice relaxation techniques regularly.
C)  avoid overworking.
D)  do all of these.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Older adults tend to have high blood pressure and be sensitive to salt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible form of dementia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The aging process occurs only during the last half of life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements about Gayle is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gayle's diverse interests will help her enjoy her leisure time when she retires.
B)  Gayle's exercise habits and hobbies can help prevent arthritis.
C)  Gayle began saving for retirement at the recommended point in life to support herself.
D)  Gayle will need to take special care to prepare her finances for retirement.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Reaching menopause before age 45 is a risk factor for developing osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Factors that contribute to suicide are physical illness and grief.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following groups has the highest rate of suicide?

Accepted Answer

A)  older black women
B)  older Asian men
C)  older white men
D)  older white womenE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Typical symptoms of unresolved grief include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  hostility toward those connected with the death.
B)  talking about the death as if it were "just yesterday."
C)  unrealistic behavior (for example,giving away all of one's belongings) .
D)  manic behavior.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Rapidity of mental responsiveness,memory,and alertness are parts of

Accepted Answer

A)  fluid intelligence.
B)  common sense.
C)  solid intelligence.
D)  critical thinking.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following activities will help Gayle lower her risk of developing dementia?

Accepted Answer

A)  doing puzzles
B)  learning a language
C)  studying music
D)  all of theseE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following statements about the retirement income of older Americans TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The majority of older Americans live with comfortable and expandable sources of income.
B)  Social Security funds are distributed based only on the age of Americans.
C)  Social Security is intended to supplement other income.
D)  All of these statements are true.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Many of the negative physical changes typically associated with aging are not due to aging at all;rather,they are due to neglect of psychological and physical health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 22: Aging: A Vital Process

Rapidity of mental responsiveness,memory,and alertness are parts of

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The aging process occurs only during the last half of life.

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A better arrangement than losing the productivity of people at retirement includes all of the following EXCEPT

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Which of the following activities will help Gayle lower her risk of developing dementia?

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Cigarette smoking is directly linked to all of the following EXCEPT

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Of the following,who is at risk for developing glaucoma?

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Physiological changes in organ systems are caused by a combination of gradual aging and disease.

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Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible form of dementia.

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Gayle's activity level will help protect her from experiencing all of the following as she ages EXCEPT

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Which of the following groups has the highest rate of suicide?

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Older adults tend to have high blood pressure and be sensitive to salt.

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Factors that contribute to suicide are physical illness and grief.

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Typical symptoms of unresolved grief include all of the following EXCEPT

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Reaching menopause before age 45 is a risk factor for developing osteoporosis.

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Many of the negative physical changes typically associated with aging are not due to aging at all;rather,they are due to neglect of psychological and physical health.

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Older drivers usually have safer driving records compared with young adults because they tend to be more cautious;however,crashes in the older age group are more likely to be fatal.

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To reduce stress in your life as you age,it is a good idea to

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Alzheimer's disease is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

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Which of the following statements about the retirement income of older Americans TRUE?

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Which of the following statements about Gayle is FALSE?

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