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What is the condition that affects type 2 or fast twitch muscles causing changes in speed of muscular contraction?
What is the condition that affects type 2 or fast twitch muscles causing changes in speed of muscular contraction?
- Sarcopenia (correct)
- Osteoporosis
- Fibromyalgia
- Arthritis
Which activity can help maintain flexibility in late adulthood?
Which activity can help maintain flexibility in late adulthood?
- Swimming
- Running
- Pilates (correct)
- Weightlifting
What is measured by oxygen consumption as the maximal amount of physiologic work individuals can do?
What is measured by oxygen consumption as the maximal amount of physiologic work individuals can do?
- Flexibility
- Muscle Strength
- Balance
- Cardiovascular Fitness (correct)
What is the unit used to measure aerobic capacity or cardiovascular fitness?
What is the unit used to measure aerobic capacity or cardiovascular fitness?
Which gender is more strongly influenced by fitness and physical activity in regards to the cardiovascular system according to the text?
Which gender is more strongly influenced by fitness and physical activity in regards to the cardiovascular system according to the text?
Which lifestyle factor significantly impacts the development of diabetes mellitus?
Which lifestyle factor significantly impacts the development of diabetes mellitus?
What is the main difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?
What is the main difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?
What is a common difficulty faced by individuals in middle adulthood related to cancer treatment or survivorship?
What is a common difficulty faced by individuals in middle adulthood related to cancer treatment or survivorship?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for diabetes mellitus?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for diabetes mellitus?
What are some psychological and social implications of being treated for cancer?
What are some psychological and social implications of being treated for cancer?
What major life changes might people in middle age face according to the text?
What major life changes might people in middle age face according to the text?
What stage of life is characterized by the Empty Nest Syndrome according to the text?
What stage of life is characterized by the Empty Nest Syndrome according to the text?
What do Schaie and Willis's Stages of Cognitive Development refer to in middle adulthood?
What do Schaie and Willis's Stages of Cognitive Development refer to in middle adulthood?
Which stage of middle adulthood is associated with the establishment of a family according to the text?
Which stage of middle adulthood is associated with the establishment of a family according to the text?
What helps people in middle adulthood handle stress according to the text?
What helps people in middle adulthood handle stress according to the text?
What do people in middle adulthood mostly become in-charge of according to the text?
What do people in middle adulthood mostly become in-charge of according to the text?
What is required for individuals to function at the executive stage?
What is required for individuals to function at the executive stage?
Which belief is associated with lower stress levels according to the text?
Which belief is associated with lower stress levels according to the text?
What does an internal Locus of Control imply?
What does an internal Locus of Control imply?
How does an external Locus of Control impact stress levels?
How does an external Locus of Control impact stress levels?
What psychological factor contributes to the shift towards external control as people age?
What psychological factor contributes to the shift towards external control as people age?
Which group is mostly in charge of the community according to the text?
Which group is mostly in charge of the community according to the text?
What is the difference between internal locus of control and external locus of control?
What is the difference between internal locus of control and external locus of control?
What are some potential consequences of ineffective coping with stress?
What are some potential consequences of ineffective coping with stress?
Which type of stressor is described as enduring problems, conflicts, and threats that persist over time?
Which type of stressor is described as enduring problems, conflicts, and threats that persist over time?
How does internal locus of control relate to coping with stress?
How does internal locus of control relate to coping with stress?
What can chronic stressors lead to if not effectively managed?
What can chronic stressors lead to if not effectively managed?
