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s.tung

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Which gender has higher morbidity rates with a higher prevalence of chronic diseases that cause disability and limitation of activities?
 
  a. Females
  b. Males
  c. No difference between genders in chronic health problems
  d. Prevalence of chronic diseases varies strongly by individuals more than gender.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a nonstochastic theory of aging?
 
  a. Cross-link theory
  b. Error theory
  c. Free radical theory
  d. Immunologic theory
  e. Somatic mutation theory
  f.
  Wear and tear theory



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
A chronic condition is a condition that persists for at least 3 months or belongs to a group of conditions classified as chronic regardless of time of onset. In general, women have higher morbidity rates than men. Women are more likely than men to have a higher prevalence of chronic diseases that cause disability and limitation of activities but do not lead to death.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
All the theories except one are stochastic theories, that is, theories that are based on the assumption that events occur randomly and accumulate over time, which results in aging. The only nonstochastic theory, which views aging as predetermined, is the immunologic theory.



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