Chapter Questions
What biological theories have been proposed to explain aging? What are their similarities and differences?
Why do some people argue that diets high in antioxidants can prolong life?
What are some of the sociocultural forces that operate on the biological theories? What are some examples of these forces?
What structural changes occur in the neuron with age? How are these changes related to diseases such as Alzheimer's?
What happens to the interconnections among neurons with age?
What changes occur in neurotransmitters with age?
What types of brain imaging techniques are used and what structures and processes do they measure?
What are the relationships between changes in the brain and changes in behavior?
What changes occur in the immune system with age?
What happens in the development of antibodies as people grow older?
How is AIDS affecting older adults?
What changes occur in the cardiovascular system with age? What gender differences have been noted? Which cardiovascular diseases increase in frequency with age?
What changes occur in the respiratory system with age? How are respiratory diseases related to age?
What age-related changes occur in vision? What are the psychological effects of these changes?
What age-related changes occur in hearing? What are the psychological effects of these changes?
What age-related changes occur in taste and smell?
What age-related changes occur in somesthesis, balance, and movement?
What age-related changes occur in women and men concerning their reproductive ability?
How does interest in sexual activity change with age? What constraints operate on men and women?
What age-related changes occur in appearance?
What happens to muscle and bone tissue with age?