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18 Cards in this Set
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In terms of chronological age. Early childhood is usually described as A.birth to 3 weeks B.3 weeks to 1 year C.1 to 6 years D.7 to 10 years
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C. 1 to 6 years
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Which of the following age groups define the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population?
A.preadolescents B.adolescents C.adults age 65 to 85 D.adults 100years of age and older |
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Which of the following best describes the increase in blood pressure that accompanies aging?
A.left ventricular hypertrophy B.kidney failure C.liver damage D.liver failure |
A.left ventricular hypertrophy
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An ↑ in systolic and diastolic BP at rest and exercise often accompanies aging. BP usually ↑ due to
A.↑ arterial compliance and ↓ arterial stiffness B.↓ arterial compliance and ↑arterial stiffness C.↓in both arterial compliance and stiffness |
B.↓ arterial compliance and ↑arterial stiffness
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The Vo2 max remains relatively unchanged throughout childhood . after age 25, it typically decreases by
A.0% - 5% each decade B.5%-15% each decade C.15%-20% each decade D.15%-20% each year. |
B.5% to 15% each decade
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Which of the following explains an ↑ resting and exercise HR in children?
A.SV is is directly related to how much left ventricular stiffness ↓ diastolic filling B.cardiac output is regulated more by peripheral resistance C.children have a lower SV compared to adults.D.children have more ↑ peripherial resistance compared to adults age 17 at what age do girls have twice as much body fat than boys? |
C.children typically have a lower stroke volume compared to adults
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The total # of muscle fibers is fixed at an early age although
A.at adolescence males exhibit a more rapid hypertrophy of muscle B.in comparison to males, females exhibit a more rapid hypertrophy C.males lose muscle mass faster when sedentary |
A.at adolescence, males exhibit a more rapid hypertrophy of muscle
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Strenuous exercise can predispose children to which of the following
A.osteoporosis B.osteoarthritis C.malignant tumors D.epiphysitis |
D.epiphysitis
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Which condition is commonly associated with a progressive decline in bone mineral density and calcium content in post menaposual women?
A.osteoarthritis B. osteoporosis C.arthritis D.epiphysitis |
B. osteoporosis
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Musculoskeletal changes typically occur with advanced age except.
A.↓ flexibility B.impaired balance C.inhibited range of motion D.skeletal muscle hypertrophy |
D.skeletal muscle hypertrophy
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The following about thermoregulation in children is true except
A.adults have a greater # of sweat glands than children B.the rate of sweat production is lower in children C.children acclimatize to hot enviroments slower D.children have a lower sweat rate |
A.adults have a greater number of sweat glands than children
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Which of the following factors does not impair an older individuals ability to thermoregulate?
A.reduced total body water B. decreased renal function C.decreased vascular peripherial responsiveness D.enhanced sweat response |
D.enhanced sweat response
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Healthy older adults walk at a preferred speed that is _____ slower than the preffered speed of younger adults
A.10% B.20% C.40% D.50% |
B.20%
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Which of the following is a result of an older person participating in an exercise program?
A.improvement in quality of life and independance B.no changes in life but increases in longevity C.↑ longevity but a ↓in bone mass |
A. improvement in quality of life and independance
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Which of the following would generallly be the preferred mode of exercise for an elderly person.
A.jogging B.calisthenics C.swimming D.archery |
C.swimming
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An exercise program for the elderly persons generally should emphasize increased
A.frequency B.intensity C.duration D.intensity and frequency |
A.frequency
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Which of the following about osteoarthritis is false
A.exercise increases function B.osteoarthritis is common in older adults C.exercise training slows progression of osteoarthritis D.exercise does not exacerbate pain |
C.exercise training slows progression of osteoarthritis
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In response to regular resistance training
A.the elderly demonstrate similar or greater strength ↑ than younger individuals B.young men have greater ↑ instrength than elderly C.young women have greater strength gains than older women |
A.the elderly demonstrate similar or greater strength ↑ than younger individuals
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