Children of long-lived parents tend to live somewhat longer as a group than children whose parents had shorter life spans. This relationship strengthens as parents live beyond the age of _____
a. 65
b. 70
c. 75
d. 80
e. 85
d
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Dietary fiber reduces the risk of coronary heart disease, but older adults are more often concerned with the role of fiber for _____
a. decreasing the incidence of atherosclerosis b. decreasing the incidence of type 2 diabetes c. decreasing the risk of hypertension d. gastrointestinal health e. supplying essential nutrients
With regards to energy metabolism, which of the following statements is true about fatty acids?
a. They cannot make glucose. b. They can make glucose. c. They enter the same energy pathway as glucose. d. They can convert to lactate. e. They are metabolized via the Cori cycle.
Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. Excessive quantities of alcohol can shut down the reticular activating system, causing loss of consciousness. This reaction to excessive alcohol intake is beneficial in that it prevents further drinking. 2. The state in which the BAC rises to the point that a person's central nervous system is affected and his or her breathing and heart rate are interrupted is called tolerance. 3. Alcohol poisoning often leads to vomiting because the high BAC depresses the gag reflex which prevents choking.