Which of the following statements is accurate about urinary incontinence?
A) Incontinence is an inevitable part of aging.
B) Most forms of incontinence are difficult to treat.
C) Incontinence occurs in older men much more frequently than in older women.
D) Incontinence can lead to other problems such as tissue irritation and infections.
Osteoporosis would most likely result in
A) a wrist fracture as the result of a fall.
B) arthritis in the lower back and knees.
C) redistribution of body fat in the trunk region.
D) a high bone density.
Cathy, age 45, has developed a few wrinkles on her forehead and crow's feet around her eyes. This is primarily due to
A) age-related contraction of the muscles of the face.
B) excess pigment accumulation under the skin.
C) the effects of facial expressions over time.
D) spending too much time in the sun.
Which of the following statements about the physical changes of aging is TRUE?
A) In older men and women, the brain decreases in size.
B) In men over 65, testosterone levels rise.
C) In women approaching menopause, rising estrogen levels can cause hot flashes and mood swings.
D) In older men and women, fat deposits under the skin increase.
Aging is BEST defined as the
A) degeneration of body structures and processes that occurs over time.
B) individual and collective ways people cope with life's changes.
C) patterns of life changes that occur in members of all species as they grow older.
D) progressive and irreversible decline in body functioning.
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