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M13 MC Flashcards

1
Q 
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is the number of years that the average person born in a particular year will probably live.
Select one:
A. Life expectancy 
B. Life span
C. Longevity
D. Life extension
A

A. Life expectancy

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What is the average life expectancy of individuals born today in the United States?
Select one:
A. 69.3 years
B. 72.3 years
C. 75.3 years
D. 78.7 years
A

D. 78.7 years

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3
Q 
In 2011, which of the following countries had the highest estimated life expectancy?
Select one:
A. United States
B. Japan
C. Monaco 
D. Sweden
A

C. Monaco

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4
Q 
Which of the following countries had the lowest estimated life expectancy in 2011?
Select one:
A. South Africa
B. Singapore
C. Japan
D. United States
A

A. South Africa

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5
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If born today in the United States, which of the following persons would have the highest life expectancy?
Select one:
A. Jerome, who is an African-American male
B. Larry, who is a non-Latino white male
C. Miranda, who is an African-American female
D. Susan, who is a non-Latino white female

A

D. Susan, who is a non-Latino white female

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Q

Which of the following biological reasons explains women’s increased resistance to infections and degenerative disease?
Select one:
A. estrogen production and the additional X chromosome
B. lower cholesterol levels and improved lung function
C. postmenopausal hormone levels and increased body water
D. better osmoregulation and lower trans fat

A

A. estrogen production and the additional X chromosome

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Q 
In industrialized countries, the number of individuals 100 years and older is increasing at the rate of approximately \_\_\_\_\_\_ percent each year.
Select one:
A. 3
B. 5
C. 7 
D. 9
A

C. 7

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Q 
According to current projections, what is the expected number of centenarians by the year 2050?
Select one:
A. 19,000
B. 77,000
C. 212,000
D. 600,000
A

D. 600,000

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Q 
Which of the following countries has the highest number of centenarians?
Select one:
A. England
B. United States 
C. China
D. Japan
A

US

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Statistics reveal that the profile for most centenarians looks unusual as compared with other older adults. What is the difference?
Select one:
A. These centenarians never married.
B. These centenarians had a low rate of age-associated diseases.
C. These centenarians were married more than once.
D. These centenarians were millionaires.

A

B. These centenarians had a low rate of age-associated diseases.

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One factor that has contributed to the survival of centenarians is:
Select one:
A. their ability to cope effectively with stress
B. the lack of stressful events in their lives
C. the years of marriage
D. their socioeconomic status.

A

A. their ability to cope effectively with stress

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12
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Which of the following places has the highest ratio of centenarians?
Select one:
A. New York, US
B. Okinawa, Japan 
C. London, England
D. Beijing, China
A

B. Okinawa, Japan

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Q 
What is the life expectancy in Okinawa, Japan?
Select one:
A. 70.2 years
B. 89.6 years
C. 85.4 years
D. 81.2 years
A

D. 81.2 years

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Each of the following explanations has been given to explain the longevity of persons living in Okinawa except:
Select one:
A. eating a diet that is heavy on grains and vegetables
B. retiring early from jobs
C. a high inclination toward spirituality among the elderly
D. a low-stress lifestyle.

A

B. retiring early from jobs

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The young-old are people who are between:
Select one:
A. 40 to 50 years of age
B. 50 to 65 years of age
C. 65 to 84 years of age 
D. 75 to 84 years of age.
A

C. 65 to 84 years of age

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Q 
Maria is 80 years old. She is considered:
Select one:
A. youngest-old
B. young-old 
C. oldest-old
D. middle-aged.
A

B. young-old

17
Q 
The oldest-old are individuals who are \_\_\_\_\_ years and older.
Select one:
A. 85 
B. 80
C. 75
D. 70
A

85

18
Q 
Calvin has just turned 90 years old. He would be considered among the:
Select one:
A. young-old
B. middle-old
C. old-old
D. oldest-old.
A

D. oldest-old.

19
Q 
Uncle Roger tells you that he is a member of the "oldest-old" club when asked about his age. Without knowing his exact age, you would know that Uncle Roger is at least \_\_\_\_\_ years old.
Select one:
A. 70
B. 75
C. 80
D. 85
A

85

20
Q 
The oldest-old today are mostly:
Select one:
A. male
B. institutionalized
C. married
D. female
A

D. female

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