Compared to 20-year-olds, 35-year-olds are less likely to
engage in energy-demanding sports.
bounce back quickly after a physiologically stressful activity.
perform any job requiring manual labor.
require a warm-up period before exercise.
Question 2Which of the following states is the goal of homeostasis?
organ depletion
equilibrium
pregnancy
weight loss
Question 3An example of homeostasis is the
increase in maximum heart rate with age.
reserve that allows a person to do without a night of sleep.
increase in heart rate and breathing that occurs during physical exertion.
loss of muscle tone that occurs in the absence of exercise.
Question 4Larry is 30 years old and will play tennis with 18-year-old Chris. They are equally matched in ability. Larry will probably
spend less time in warm-up because he is more mature.
need more rest afterward to allow bodily functions to return to normal.
need less rest afterward because he is stronger.
lose; he cannot keep up with an 18-year-old.
Question 5For which of the following physical changes is a woman in her mid-20s most likely to consult a doctor?
pregnancy
cancer
senescence
colds and flu
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