Lecture 1 Ageing Process

Question 1

Ontogentic differences is the:
A) differences between biologically mature individuals
B) alterations that occur during the development of an individual from the immature to mature biological state
C) approach for studying relationship between body size and shape, anatomy or function
D) A natural internal process that regulates the sleep

Answer 1

B) alterations that occur during the development of an individual from the immature to the mature biological state

Question 2

Phylogenetic differences is the:
A) differences between biologial mature individuals
B) approach for studying the relationship between body size and shape, anatomy or function
C) differences in alpha motor neuron size
D) differences in pathological ageing

Answer 2

A) differences between biological mature individuals

Question 3

According to dimensionality theory, the cross-sectional area of a muscle should relate to body mass by what exponent (value of b)?
A) b = 0.33
B) b = 0.67
C) b = 1.0
D) b = 2.0

Answer 3

B) = 0.67

Question 4

According to dimensionality theory, the lever arm of a muscle should relate to body mass by exponent of:
A) 0.67
B) 2.0
C) 0.33
D) 1.0

Answer 4

C) 0.33

Question 5

What is NOT an example of eugeric ageing:
A) Reduced height
B) Slowed movements
C) Decreased resistance to infections
D) Smoking

Answer 5

D) Smoking