Our Bodies as We Age
Question 1/14
After age 40, most of us have a hard time seeing things less than 2 feet away.
- True
- False
Question 2/14
You may have more heartburn as you get older.
- True
- False
Question 3/14
Achy joints are a part of getting older.
- True
- False
Question 4/14
You may have a harder time hearing, especially women’s and kids’ voices.
- True
- False
Question 5/14
Aging means the end of sex.
- True
- False
Question 6/14
You’ll get shorter.
- True
- False
Question 7/14
What might get bigger?
- Your ears
- Your nose
- Your chin
Question 8/14
Older people are more likely to get constipated.
- True
- False
Question 9/14
Which of these causes wrinkles?
- Weight gain
- Loss of proteins that firm skin
- Weak facial muscles
Question 10/14
Both men and women may end up growing unwanted hair.
- True
- False
Question 11/14
You won’t need as much sleep.
- True
- False
Question 12/14
Older people are more optimistic than younger ones.
- True
- False
Question 13/14
Losing control of your bladder is an unavoidable part of aging.
- True
- False
Question 14/14
Your thinking abilities decline after your early 20s.
- True
- False