University of Houston

KIN 4300

QUIZ 2

Question 1)One of the most stressful internal changes that occurs with aging is an increase in blood glucose.

• Question 2

All of the following are true regarding progeria except?

• Question 3

Which age category describes the "Old-Old?"

• Question 4

All of the following are true about Werner's Syndrome except?

• Question 5

Subjects over the age of 85 listed what as "first" on their list of secrets to long life list?

• Question 6

According to Miller (1999), the death gene is not logically possible because natural selection only retain gens that enhance the survival of the species.

• Question 7

Since the mid-19th century the life expectancy in the US population at birth has                .

• Question 8

For the old, consistent physical activity can substantially enhance the quality of one's life.

• Question 9

In normal aging, the deleterious changes regarding the rate of aging follows a         

senescence over the life span.

• Question 10

Social function, recreation, and sexual function enable people to enrich their lives.