BIOL 315 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Iodised Salt, Dental Caries, Gastric Acid
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31. Which of the following statements is true if onemaintains a high level of physical activity throughout life?
Slower decline in reaction time and recovery time in the musclesystem | |
Slower increase in processing impulses by the CNS | |
Slower increase in fat and fibers in the muscle system | |
Slower increase in bone minerals in the skeletal system |
32. Which of the following is not an age relatedchange associated with the lens?
Decline in transparency to all colors of light | |
Formation of new capillaries in the lens | |
Reduction in the ability to refract light | |
Decrease in the elasticity of the lens |
33. What is the definition of tidal volume?
the volume of air inspired equals the volume expired atrest | |
the most air a person can inspire when taking a deepbreath | |
the amount of air left in the lungs following fullexpiration | |
the total amount of air that can be in lungs at any onetime |
34. What is the most common type of arthritis inadults?
Rheumatoid arthritis | |
Psoriatic arthritis | |
Osteoarthritis | |
Gout |
35. A pannus is a destructive type of tissueassociated with which condition?
Emphysema | |
Colitis | |
Rheumatoid arthritis | |
Osteoporosis |
36. Tremors, muscle stiffness, inability to completea motion after it was initiated, loss of balance, weakness, and astooped posture are all signs of which disease?
Stroke | |
Alzheimers | |
Parkinson's | |
Multi-infarct dementia |
37. Which type of muscle fiber is considered to be'fast contracting and resistant to fatigue'?
Type I | |
Type IIA | |
Type IIB | |
Type IIC |
38. Which statement regarding crush fractures istrue?
they only occur when lifting or carrying a heavy object | |
the patient tends to lean backwards to take the pressure offthe fracture | |
pulmonary and circulatory systems are not effected by thefracture | |
nerve function may be compromised by pinching of the bonepieces |
39. Which of the following statements regardingdecubitus ulcers is true?
cells start dying if blood flow is reduced for an hour | |
ulcers heal quickly if they are treated appropriately | |
the legs are the most susceptible body part | |
pressure and immobility are the main causes |
40. Which of the following increases the risk ofage-related macular degeneration?
Hypotension | |
Diabetes | |
Cataracts | |
Atherosclerosis |
31. Which of the followingstatements regarding decubitus ulcers is true?
cells start dying if blood flow is reduced for an hour | |
ulcers heal quickly if they are treated appropriately | |
the legs are the most susceptible body part | |
pressure and immobility are the main causes |
32. What is the mostcommon type of arthritis in adults?
Rheumatoid arthritis | |
Psoriatic arthritis | |
Osteoarthritis | |
Gout |
33. Which of the followingincreases the risk of age-related macular degeneration?
Hypotension | |
Diabetes | |
Cataracts | |
Atherosclerosis |
34. Which of the followingstatements is true if one maintains a high level of physicalactivity throughout life?
Slower decline in reaction time and recovery time in the musclesystem | |
Slower increase in processing impulses by the CNS | |
Slower increase in fat and fibers in the muscle system | |
Slower increase in bone minerals in the skeletal system |
35. Which type of musclefiber is considered to be 'fast contracting and resistant tofatigue'?
Type I | |
Type IIA | |
Type IIB | |
Type IIC |
36. Which of the followingis not an age related change associated with the lens?
Decline in transparency to all colors of light | |
Formation of new capillaries in the lens | |
Reduction in the ability to refract light | |
Decrease in the elasticity of the lens |
37. Which statementregarding crush fractures is true?
they only occur when lifting or carrying a heavy object | |
the patient tends to lean backwards to take the pressure off thefracture | |
pulmonary and circulatory systems are not effected by thefracture | |
nerve function may be compromised by pinching of the bonepieces |
38. What is the definitionof tidal volume?
the volume of air inspired equals the volume expired at rest | |
the most air a person can inspire when taking a deep breath | |
the amount of air left in the lungs following fullexpiration | |
the total amount of air that can be in lungs at any one time |
39. Tremors, musclestiffness, inability to complete a motion after it was initiated,loss of balance, weakness, and a stooped posture are all signs ofwhich disease?
Stroke | |
Alzheimers | |
Parkinson's | |
Multi-infarct dementia |
40. A pannus is adestructive type of tissue associated with which condition?
Emphysema | |
Colitis | |
Rheumatoid arthritis | |
Osteoporosis |
41. Which of the followingis most likely to lead to auto accidents for aging drivers?
decrease in hearing | |
encountering new situations | |
decrease in vision | |
encountering repetitive situations |
42. Which of the followingstatements regarding malnutrition is true?
may enhance the flavors of food | |
is associated with obesity | |
increases our adaptive responses | |
the affects are rarely noticeable in the United States |
43. Which vitamin helpsform blood-clotting material?
A | |
C | |
E | |
K |
44. Age related changes ofthe teeth may result in all of the following except which one?
constipation | |
infection | |
unpleasant tastes | |
increase chewing |
45. A deficiency in whichwater soluble vitamin will cause 'inflammation of the mouth andskin, and poor vision'?
A | |
D | |
Riboflavin | |
Thiamine |
46. Which of the followingis not a function of the urinary system?
Regulating blood pressure | |
Maintaining acid/base balance | |
Regulate Oxygen levels | |
Deactivating Vitamin D |
47. Stress incontinence ismuch more common in women than in men because women have which ofthe following?
shorter urethras | |
postmenopausal thinning | |
weakened structures | |
all of the above |
48. Which is a normal agerelated change of the female reproductive system?
fibrotic closure of the oviducts | |
increase in follicle stimulating production from the ovaries | |
heavier and longer menses in the year prior to menopause | |
thickening and an increase in elasticity of the vagina | |
shrinkage of glandular material in the breasts |
49. A decline is sexualactivity with age is primarily associated with what?
declining health of an individual | |
decrease in testosterone levels | |
increase in estrogen levels | |
types/novelty of sexual activity |
50. Which of the followingregarding benign prostatic hypertrophy is true?
it is caused by urinary retention | |
it may lead to urinary stone formation | |
it is detected by checking levels of prostatic specificantigen | |
it must be treated by surgical resection |