Aging:
The study of getting old or aging is called
a) gerontology
b) embryology
c) herpetology
d) cosmology
Explanation: Gerontology is the study of aging and older adults.
Usually aging refers to the ……changes that occur in all individuals due to age.
a) physiologic
b) mental
c) diet
d) health
Explanation: the sequence of the changes is consistent among all people, the rate, however, can differ greatly
Which of the following impact/s age-related changes?
a) genetic
b) environment
c) both a & b
d) none of them
Siblings with the same genetic background can have marked differences in longevity due to ……..
a) genetic factors
b) environmental factors
c) secondary aging
d) both b and c
Explanation: the causes of secondary aging is preventable
Aging is a progressive physiological process that is characterized by……..
a) degeneration of organ system
b) degeneration of tissues
c) consequent loss of functional reserve of organ system
d) all of these
