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Question 1.
There is considerable research that older people need a diet that is higher in saturated fat than do young people.
   
 
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Question 2.
Changes in the kidneys with aging indicate a need to increase the dosage of medications that are metabolized by the kidneys.
   
 
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Question 3.
Sleep apnea is defined as a 25 to 30 second cessation of breathing.
   
 
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Question 4.
The hypothesis that aging is a function of the body's immune system becoming defective, producing antibodies against itself is the auto-immune theory of aging.
   
 
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Question 5.
Urinary incontinence is the diminished ability to retain urine, or loss of bladder control.
   
 
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Question 6.
The best solution for an older person who is experiencing age-related problems with vision is to stop participating in activities outside of the house.
   
 
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Question 7.
The majority of older people avoid using hearing aids because they raise the volume of background noises.
   
 
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Question 8.
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the US.
   
 
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Question 9.
Maximum body size and strength generally reach their peak at age 25.

   
 
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Question 10.
Shouting at an older person does not help them hear you better.
   
 
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