Biological aging a. is the number of years that have lapsed since birth b. is th
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Biological aginga. is the number of years that have lapsed since birth
b. is the changes in functional properties of an individual after puberty
c. is a decrease in functional capacity from birth
d. is modified by external factors only
e. occurs exclusively after the age of 65
The discipline of biogerontology focuses on
a. the causes and mechanisms of the aging process
b. disease processes of the elderly
c. how the elderly think and behave
d. ethical issues related to terminal illness
e. extending the life span of humans
A male of age 70 will have ______ a male who is 65 years of age
a. the same life expectancy as
b. a longer life expectancy than
c. a slightly shorter life expectancy than
d. a much shorter life expectancy than
e. none of the above is correct
In about 30 years (year 2030) the number of Americans over 65 years of age is expected to be
a. the same as today
b. increased by 25%
c. roughly doubled
d. increased 500%
e. about 10% of the total population
The cholesterol that is deposited in plaques and blocks arteries comes from
a. low density lipoproteins
b. triglycerides
c. saturated fatty acids
d. high density lipoproteins
e. unsaturated fatty acids
Explanation / Answer
Biological aging
a. is the number of years that have lapsed since birth
b. is the changes in functional properties of an individual after puberty
c. is a decrease in functional capacity from birth
d. is modified by external factors only
e. occurs exclusively after the age of 65
The discipline of biogerontology focuses on
a. the causes and mechanisms of the aging process
b. disease processes of the elderly
c. how the elderly think and behave
d. ethical issues related to terminal illness
e. extending the life span of humans
A male of age 70 will have ______ a male who is 65 years of age
a. the same life expectancy as
b. a longer life expectancy than
c. a slightly shorter life expectancy than
d. a much shorter life expectancy than
e. none of the above is correct
In about 30 years (year 2030) the number of Americans over 65 years of age is expected to be
a. the same as today
b. increased by 25%
c. roughly doubled
d. increased 500%
e. about 10% of the total population
The cholesterol that is deposited in plaques and blocks arteries comes from
a. low density lipoproteins----------LDL LIPIDS
b. triglycerides
c. saturated fatty acids
d. high density lipoproteins
e. unsaturated fatty acids
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