Regarding Physical Changes in Adulthood, Which of the Following Statements

question 54

Multiple Choice

Regarding physical changes in adulthood, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Significant weight gain is an inevitable consequence of aging.
• B)After their twenties, most people lose about seven pounds of lean body mass every decade.
• C)Between ages twenty to seventy, people are likely to lose as much as 30 percent of their muscle cells.
• D)Gradual losses of muscle strength throughout adulthood can be offset by following a weight-bearing exercise program.
• E)People begin to start losing lean body tissue in their late twenties.

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Definitions:

Volley Principle

A theory in hearing that suggests groups of auditory neurons respond to a sound by firing action potentials slightly out of phase with each other, allowing for the perception of sounds up to 5000 Hz.

Pinna

The visible part of the ear that resides outside the head, which plays a role in capturing sound waves and funneling them into the ear canal.

Earlobe

The soft, fleshy part of the lower portion of the external ear, which varies widely in shape and size across individuals.

Tympanic Membrane

A thin, cone-shaped membrane that separates the external ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.