One Way in Which Exercise Is Believed to Improve Cognitive

question 179

Multiple Choice

One way in which exercise is believed to improve cognitive functioning is by increasing levels of ____________ in the brain.

• A) cortisol
• B) brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)
• C) glucocorticoids
• D) flavonoids

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Definitions:

Intent

A purpose or plan that guides an action, representing an individual's determined objective or desired goal.

Accelerated Depreciation

An accounting method that allows for the allocation of larger depreciation amounts in the initial years of an asset's life, reducing its taxable income.

Capital Funds

Capital funds are financial resources that a company or organization uses for long-term investment, expansion, and operational purposes.

Opportunity Costs

The cost of an alternative that must be forgone to pursue a certain action. Put differently, the benefits you could have received by taking an alternative action.