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131. If researchers are working to develop drugs that slow or limit the damage caused by Alzheimer’s disease, the neurotransmitter they most likely would be working with would be: a. dopamine b. acetylcholine c. GABA d. serotonin 132. Alzheimer’s disease is the______ leading cause of death among people age 65 and older and the ____ leading cause of all deaths in the U.S. today. a. 5th; 6th b. 5th; 10th c. 2nd; 6th d. 2nd; 10th 133. On autopsy, Dan’s brain showed a high incidence of twisted and tangled neurons, along with some general cortical shrinkage. This evidence most likely suggests that Dan may have died from: a. a major stroke b. a transient ischemic attack c. Alzheimer’s disease d. atherosclerosis 134. Diabetes is a chronic disease that involves a problem with the body’s use of, or production of, _________, a protein produced in the pancreas that is needed to break down molecules of _______. a. riboflavin; fat b. riboflavin; sugar c. insulin; fat d. insulin; sugar 134. The type of diabetes that typically develops in adulthood and is linked to obesity is called: a. insulin-dependent diabetes b. insulin-expressive diabetes c. type 1 diabetes d. type 2 diabetes 136. Connor is 50 years old, is considerably overweight, and has recently become concerned that he may have developed type 2 diabetes. If he is experiencing all of the following symptoms which is LEAST likely to be the result of having this disease: a. excessive thirst b. insomnia c. frequent need to urinate d. fatigue 137. Type 2 diabetes is associated with higher risks of developing all of the following conditions EXCEPT: a. cancer b. heart disease c. blindness d. kidney disease 138. According to statistics presented in the text, the number of people in the world with type 2 diabetes is expected to __________ between 2000 and 2025. a. increase 10% b. increase 50% c. double d. quadruple 139. Statistically speaking, which of the following adults has the highest risk of developing type 2 diabetes? a. Bob, who is a White American b. Rex, who is an African America c. Jesus, who is a Hispanic American d. Joseph, who is a Native American 140. In Baltes’ studies, participants are asked to consider complex situations and make recommendations about the best course of action. For example, a question might be: “A teenage boy wants to drop out of high school. What should his parents do?” Tests comprised of questions such as this have helped Baltes and his colleagues understand the concept of: a. dementia b. wisdom c. ageism d. senescence 141. According to Baltes and his colleagues, the combination of knowledge and judgment defines: a. aging b. wisdom c. creativity d. intelligence 142. Bill is knowledgeable, but he also can see the consequences that different choices in life will have for the future. Paul Baltes and his colleagues would describe Bill as possessing which of the following traits? a. extroversion b. openness to experience c. wisdom d. agreeableness