One of the Main Effects of Physical Activity in the Elderly

question 32

Multiple Choice

One of the main effects of physical activity in the elderly is:

• A)a weakened immune response
• B)an improved quality of life
• C)involuntary weight loss
• D)poor balance
• E)decreased food consumption

Identify parts of the brain responsible for processing and coordinating sensory information.

Recognize the role of the limbic system in emotional behavior and learning.

Understand the basic research methods used in psychology, including experimental and non-experimental designs.

Differentiate between various types of studies (e.g., single-blind, double-blind) and their purposes.

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Definitions:

Chromosomes

Structures made of DNA and proteins found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.

Monozygotic (MZ) Twins

Twins who originate from a single fertilized egg, resulting in individuals with identical genetic makeup.

Dizygotic (DZ) Twins

Twins that are formed from two different eggs fertilized by two different sperm, also known as fraternal twins.

Fraternal Twins

Fraternal twins are siblings born at the same time as a result of two separate eggs being fertilized by two different sperm, sharing about 50% of their genes.