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Test Bank For Adult Development and Aging The Canadian Experience by Lori Harper

CHAPTER 3: Physical Changes Associated with Aging

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Dr. Otto believes that aging is dependent on a biological clock. Which type of theory of aging does Dr. Otto support?

a. a programmed theory of aging

b. a cellular theory of aging

c. an error theory of aging

d. a free radical theory of aging

ANS: A

RAT: Programmed theories of aging suggest that aging is genetically programmed to occur with the passage of time.

REF: p. 46 Physical Changes with Aging: Old and New Concepts 

BLM: Bloom’s Taxonomy: Apply 

2. Which of the following describes the proposition in the Hayflick limit?

a. aging is genetically programmed to occur with the passage of time

b. cells can divide only a finite number of times

c. cells can tolerate only a certain amount of environmental damage before they die

d. restricting the number of calories consumed can reduce the harmful effects of aging

ANS: B

RAT: The Hayflick limit suggests that adult cells can divide only approximately 20 times.

REF: p. 46 Physical Changes with Aging: Old and New Concepts

BLM: Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember

3. Which of the following is MOST closely associated with error theories of aging?

a. telomeres

b. the Hayflick limit

c. free radicals

d. the biological clock

ANS: C

RAT: Free radical theory is an example of an error theory of aging.

REF: p. 46 Physical Changes with Aging: Old and New Concepts 

BLM: Bloom’s Taxonomy: Understand

4. Proponents of calorie restriction suggest eating what percent fewer calories than recommended can increase longevity and lower the risk for cancer and other diseases?

a. 15 to 20%

b. 20 to 25%

c. 25 to 30%

d. 30 to 35%

ANS: D

RAT: Eating 25 to 30% fewer than the recommended number of calories through the consumption of nutrient-dense foods is believed by many to increase longevity and prevent disease.

REF: p. 46 Physical Changes with Aging: Old and New Concepts 

BLM: Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember

5. Anna is 70 years old. She has recently developed Type 2 diabetes as a result of her diet and low levels of physical activity. Developing Type 2 diabetes in this way exemplifies which type of aging?

a. primary aging

b. secondary aging

c. tertiary aging

d. intrinsic aging

ANS: B

RAT: Secondary aging includes preventable aspects of aging, including age-related disease that results from a poor diet.

REF: p. 46 Physical Changes with Aging: Old and New Concepts 

BLM: Bloom’s Taxonomy: Apply

6. Gerald is 75 years old and his hearing is failing. Gerald’s hearing loss is MOST likely the result of which type of aging?

a. primary aging

b. secondary aging

c. tertiary aging

d. extrinsic aging

ANS: A

RAT: Primary aging is defined as the gradual and inevitable process of body deterioration that leads to changes such as impaired vision and hearing.

REF: p. 46 Physical Changes with Aging: Old and New Concepts 

BLM: Bloom’s Taxonomy: Apply

7. Which of the following results from intrinsic aging of the skin?

a. thickening of the skin

b. actinic keratosis

c. wrinkles

d. reduced elasticity

ANS: D

RAT: Intrinsic changes occur in all people to some extent. Two intrinsic changes include thinning of the skin and reduced elasticity of the skin.

REF: p. 48 Changes in Skin with Age 

BLM: Bloom’s Taxonomy: Understand

8. Margot is 80 years old and her skin looks much different than it did when she was 40 years old. She has brown patches, deep wrinkles, reduced elasticity, and her skin is very thin. Which aspects of her skin changes are due to extrinsic aging?

a. brown patches and deep wrinkles

b. deep wrinkles and reduced elasticity

c. reduced elasticity and thin skin

d. thin skin and brown patches

ANS: A

RAT: Extrinsic aging of the skin is preventable and results in wrinkles, brown patches, a rough appearance, and actinic keratosis.

REF: p. 48 Changes in Skin with Age 

BLM: Bloom’s Taxonomy: Apply

9. What is currently the MOST common type of cancer?

a. breast cancer

b. liver cancer

c. skin cancer

d. colon cancer

ANS: C

RAT: Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer and can be prevented with proper use of sunscreens that block UVA and UVB rays. 

REF: p. 48 Changes in Skin with Age 

BLM: Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember 

10. Which of the following would a 70-year-old woman with presbyphonia have in comparison to when she was 40 years old?

a. a lower pitched voice 

b. a higher pitched voice 

c. worse perception of high frequency tones 

d. worse perception of lower frequency tones 

ANS: A

RAT: Presbyphonia is a term that describes changes in the voice due to aging. In general, women’s voices become lower and men’s voices become higher as a result of presbyphonia.

REF: p. 53 Changes in Voice with Age

BLM: Bloom’s Taxonomy: Understand

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