Chapter 12 – Human Development (CDECE 47) – Flashcards
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Adulthood covers which four decades of life?
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25-65
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From a biological perspective, women should try to conceive before age ___ and men before age ___
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30; 40
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Advances in medicine have solved about what percentage of all fertility problems?
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50%
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The most common assisted reproductive technology method is
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In vitro fertilization
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A common outcome when in vitro fertilization is used to assist in reproduction is that
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Almost half of pregnancies result in low-birthweight twins/triplets; multiple births
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A sudden drop in sex hormones in a women's bloodstream along with cessation of ovulation and menstruation signals is
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Menopause
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The average age of menopause is
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50
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The many changes of menopause are caused by reduced
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Estrogen
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Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) involves taking
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Estrogen, pro estrogen, and testosterone
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The term "male menopause" is sometimes used to refer to
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Gradual decrease of usual activity; drop in testosterone
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Women experience menopause; men experience
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Andropause
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Diseases and chronic conditions associated with aging are strongly affected by one
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Vitality
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Brian is typical of his cohort. He is approaching age 30, has conquered his drug addiction, and now drinks very moderately. What is most likely to have prompted him to change?
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Maturity, marriage
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Research studies on alcohol use have shown that and why?
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Moderate use will increase longevity -it increases the good cholesterol
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What do we mean by "drinking in moderation"?
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2 drinks a day
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What percentage of adults eats three daily servings of vegetables daily?
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27%
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Currently, the percentage of overweight adults in the U.S. is
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66%
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The world leader in both the obesity and diabetes epidemic is
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United States
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In middle adulthood, an individual is considered obese whose
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BMI is over 30%
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In middle age, metabolism slows down by
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1/3- 33% (age 30)
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Difficulty in performing activities of daily life because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition is called
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Disability
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The ability to enjoy life is measured by ___ and ___
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Vitality; mobility
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The measure of health most important to the quality of life is
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Vitality
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Sex differences in senescence indicate that___ Why?
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Women age slower; the two X chromosomes= more estrogen which helps age slower
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A major factor that contributes to health, vitality, and reduces rates of illness and disability is a person's___ Why?
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Social economic status; they have more money
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The ten million Americans of low-socioeconomic status, compared to the ten million healthiest Americans will die
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55-60; 85-95
