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Aging and The Life Course: An Introduction to Social Gerontology, 2/e
Jill Quadagno, Florida State University
Biology of Aging
True or False
1
Most scientists now agree that aging probably has a single cause.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
2
The wear and tear theory of aging is an environmental theory.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
3
Developmental/genetic theories of aging emphasize programmed processes that cause an organism to age.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
4
The cross-linkage theory of aging combines an explanation of developmental change with environmental factors.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
5
Race and ethnicity are related to active life expectancy.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
6
Basal cell carcinoma is the discoloration or spotting that commonly appears on the face, back of hands, and forearms of people older than 50.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
7
As people grow older, neurons die and are not replaced.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
8
The term postfall syndrome has been used to describe the fear of falling in the elderly who have had a prior fall.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
9
The term menopause is used to describe the syndrome of changes, both physical and behavioral, that occurs in the reproductive system during middle age.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
10
Peak bone mass occurs around age 45.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
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