The Increases as a Result of Physical Training in Elderly

question 13

Multiple Choice

The increases as a result of physical training in elderly persons. This occurs for all of the following reasons EXCEPT __________.

• A) In men, the increase is a function of improved central and peripheral adaptations.
• B) In women, the increase is a function of improved peripheral adaptations.
• C) In both men and women, regular aerobic exercise slows the decline with aging.
• D) In both men and women, regular aerobic exercise speeds the decline with aging.

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Nervous System

This component of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for mobilizing the body’s response under stress, increasing heart rate and blood flow to muscles.

Cognitive Appraisal Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals’ emotional reactions to events are determined by their perceptions and interpretations of those events.

Cannon-Bard Theory

The Cannon-Bard Theory is a psychological theory proposing that emotions and physiological responses occur simultaneously and independently upon perceiving a stimulus.

Social Facilitation

The inclination of individuals to exhibit enhanced performance in the company of others compared to being by themselves.