Hormonal imbalances associated with long-term secondary amenorrhea increases the risk of

Hormonal imbalances associated with long-term secondary amenorrhea increases the risk of

A) Extreme muscle hypertrophy.
B) Osteoperosis.
C) Osteoarthritis.
D) Obesity.




Answer: B

In response to regular resistance training,

In response to regular resistance training, 

A) Older men and women demonstrate similar or even greater strength gains when compared to younger individuals.
B) Younger men have greater strength gains than older men.
C) Younger women have greater strength gains than older women.
D) Younger men and women demonstrate similar or greater strength gains when compared to older men and women.


Answer: A

Which of the following statements regarding osteoarthritis in older adults is FALSE?

Which of the following statements regarding osteoarthritis in older adults is FALSE?

A) Exercise training improves function.
B) Osteoarthritis is common in older adults.
C) Exercise training slows the progression of osteoarthritis.
D) Exercise training does not exacerbate pain.



Answer: C

An exercise for an elderly person should generally emphasize increased

An exercise for an elderly person should generally emphasize increased 

A) Frequency.
B) Intensity.
C) Duration.
D) Intensity and Frequency.


Answer: A

Which of the following would generally be the preferred mode of exercise for an elderly person?

Which of the following would generally be the preferred mode of exercise for an elderly person?

A) Jogging.
B) Calisthenics.
C) Swimming.
D) Archery.



Answer: C

Which of the following is a result of an older person participating in an exercise program?

Which of the following is a result of an older person participating in an exercise program?

A) Overall improvement in the quality of life and increased independance.
B) No changes in the quality of life but an increase in longevity.
C) Increased longevity but a loss in bone mass.
D) Loss in bone mass with a concomitant increase in bone density.

Answer: A