Question 1

Discuss changes in cardiovascular health with age and identify at least four unmodifiable and four modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Describe the change in the rate of death due to cardiovascular disease over the past 60 years and identify reasons for this change.

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Question 2

Dr. Otto believes that aging is dependent on a biological clock. Which type of theory of aging does Dr. Otto support?

Accepted Answer

A)   a programmed theory of aging
B)   a cellular theory of aging
C)   an error theory of aging
D)   a free radical theory of aging

Question 3

Most presbycusis is caused by damage to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   lens
B)   cochlea
C)   eardrum
D)   retina

Question 4

Mei-Ling is an Asian Canadian and has just started to notice grey hair around her temples. Mei-Ling is MOST likely around what age?

Accepted Answer

A)   25 years old
B)   35 years old
C)   45 years old
D)   55 years old

Question 5

Anna is 70 years old. She has recently developed Type 2 diabetes as a result of her diet and low levels of physical activity. Developing Type 2 diabetes in this way exemplifies which type of aging?

Accepted Answer

A)   primary aging
B)   secondary aging
C)   tertiary aging
D)   intrinsic aging

Exam 3: Physical Changes Associated with Aging

Dr. Otto believes that aging is dependent on a biological clock. Which type of theory of aging does Dr. Otto support?

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Discuss changes in cardiovascular health with age and identify at least four unmodifiable and four modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Describe the change in the rate of death due to cardiovascular disease over the past 60 years and identify reasons for this change.

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Anna is 70 years old. She has recently developed Type 2 diabetes as a result of her diet and low levels of physical activity. Developing Type 2 diabetes in this way exemplifies which type of aging?

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Most presbycusis is caused by damage to which of the following?

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Mei-Ling is an Asian Canadian and has just started to notice grey hair around her temples. Mei-Ling is MOST likely around what age?

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Exam 3: Physical Changes Associated with Aging

Dr. Otto believes that aging is dependent on a biological clock. Which type of theory of aging does Dr. Otto support?

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Discuss changes in cardiovascular health with age and identify at least four unmodifiable and four modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Describe the change in the rate of death due to cardiovascular disease over the past 60 years and identify reasons for this change.

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Anna is 70 years old. She has recently developed Type 2 diabetes as a result of her diet and low levels of physical activity. Developing Type 2 diabetes in this way exemplifies which type of aging?

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Most presbycusis is caused by damage to which of the following?

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Mei-Ling is an Asian Canadian and has just started to notice grey hair around her temples. Mei-Ling is MOST likely around what age?

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