The Nun Study, a Longitudinal Study of Several Hundred Elderly

question 135

Multiple Choice

The Nun Study, a longitudinal study of several hundred elderly nuns in the School Sisters of Notre Dame, showed that:

• A)the linguistic skills of nuns in early life did not predict their chances of developing Alzheimer's disease in later life.
• B)a clear link could not be established between early intellectual activity and Alzheimer's disease.
• C)nuns who entered old age with greater intellectual strength were more likely to develop severe neurocognitive disorder.
• D)nuns who entered old age with greater intellectual strength were less likely to develop severe neurocognitive disorder.

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Definitions:

Ampulla

An enlargement of a duct or canal that can store or slow the flow of fluids, found in various anatomical locations.

Oviducts

Tubes through which an ovum or egg passes from an ovary. Also known as Fallopian tubes in humans, they are involved in the transport of eggs and are the site of fertilization.

Fallopian Tubes

Tubes that extend from the lateral end of each ovary to the uterus, providing the path for the egg to travel during ovulation.

Areolar Glands

Glands located in the areola of the breast, which secrete a lubricating fluid to protect the nipple during breastfeeding.