Chapter 17 quiz

Researchers have found that_____ reduces the oxidative damage created by free radicals

A diet restricted in calories.

In terms of percentage of total weight, which of following increase as a person reaches late adulthood?

Fat

The oldest-old today are mostly

Females

Jake has been diagnosed with a condition characterized by damage to the optic nerve due to buildup of fluid in the eye. So jake is suffering from

Glaucoma

In the study by Rodin and Langer, Which of the following was found to be the result of older adults having perceived control over their own lives?

It was found to increase longevity.

Which of the following is not a primary reason for the lowered brain volume of older adults compared to that of younger adults.?

Lower number of neurons.

Selena walks with a marked stoop now that she is old, this most likely due to _____.

Osteoporosis

For older adults, with a partner who reported not having sex, the main reason was:

Poor physical health.

Statistics reveal that the profile for most centenarians (people aged 100 and older) looks unusual as compared with other older adults. what is the difference.

These centerarians had a lower rate of age associated diseases.

Which of the following best described the actions of antioxidants?

They councteract the cell damage caused by free radicals.