Which of the Following Is True Regarding Older Aged High

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding older aged high achievers?

• A) Charles Darwin published The Origin of Species at the age of 42.
• B) Benjamin Franklin helped draft the Declaration of Independence of the United States at age 60 and was 71 when he engineered the diplomatic compromise that brought the US Constitution into being.
• C) Marian Hart learned to fly at age 54 and completed a solo transatlantic flight in 1975 at age 84.
• D) Golda Meir became Prime Minister of Israel at age 90.

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A critical structure in the brain that acts as a relay station, directing sensory and motor signals to other parts of the brain.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain located at the back of the skull, vital for coordinating movement and balance.

Medulla

The lower part of the brainstem, playing a key role in regulating vital functions such as heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure.

Dopamine System

Neural pathways in the brain that utilize dopamine as a neurotransmitter, involved in reward, motivation, and many aspects of behavior and cognition.