Quiz #1 Flashcards
Mara is menopausal and considering hormone replacement therapy (HRT). what is accurate advice for Mara?
HRT will not reverse aging, but may alleviate some symptoms
which theory of aging focuses on changes at the cellular level, including the release of free radicals?
oxidative damage
Cho, a 51-year-old woman, is complaining of insomnia. She says she has trouble getting to sleep because her temperature is off, her partner says she snores loudly. Cho is likely experiencing insomnia as a result of:
menopause
which theory of aging is centered on the idea that each species has a maximum life span?
genetic limits
Thomas has always played tennis, but now that he is in his 60s, he finds he has more trouble following the ball and connecting his racquet with it. Thomas is experiencing a loss of:
dexterity
which sense develops latest in infants and is the first to show decline as we age?
vision
a study reveals that Mark’s brain at age 70 is experiencing both changes in neurons and also some pruning of neurons. These are both examples of the brain’s
plasticity
what is true about the incidence on insomnia as we age?
it increases for everyone, but even more so for women
on a day-to-day basis, how does the heart of an older person compare to one of a younger person?
they both work just about the same
what is associated with the genetic limits theory of aging?
Hayflick limits
Margaret undergoes a DXA scan and discovers her bones have rapidly become less dense since she turned 55. Margaret has:
osteoporosis
the limited studies on caloric restriction in humans show:
reduction in cancer deaths
Dr. King is examining whether running has an effect on telomeres. Dr. King is working under which theory?
genetic limits
what age group is most likely to have plastic surgery?
40-54 years
hearing loss rates have declined in recent years. this is likely due to:
a reduction in workplace noise
