HLTH 3301 Exam 1 Review Questions With Complete
Solutions
ageism is Correct Answers systematic stereotyping of and
discrimination against people because they are old
As of January 1, 2011 , one American will turn 65 every _____
for the next 18 years. Correct Answers 8 seconds
free radical theory Correct Answers Aging results from
cumulative and progressive damage to cell structures
gene regulation theory Correct Answers aging occurs along an
intentional timeline dictated by the sequential expression of
particular genes in cells
Gerontologists take into account the ___ forces that influence
the aging process. Correct Answers biological, psychological,
and sociological
rate of living theory Correct Answers certain species live longer
because they have lower metabolic rates
social roles are important ways of ____ members of every
society Correct Answers identifying and validating
somatic mutation theory Correct Answers random accumulation
of DNA mutations and subsequent errors in protein production
cause aging.
Solutions
ageism is Correct Answers systematic stereotyping of and
discrimination against people because they are old
As of January 1, 2011 , one American will turn 65 every _____
for the next 18 years. Correct Answers 8 seconds
free radical theory Correct Answers Aging results from
cumulative and progressive damage to cell structures
gene regulation theory Correct Answers aging occurs along an
intentional timeline dictated by the sequential expression of
particular genes in cells
Gerontologists take into account the ___ forces that influence
the aging process. Correct Answers biological, psychological,
and sociological
rate of living theory Correct Answers certain species live longer
because they have lower metabolic rates
social roles are important ways of ____ members of every
society Correct Answers identifying and validating
somatic mutation theory Correct Answers random accumulation
of DNA mutations and subsequent errors in protein production
cause aging.
