What Does NOT Occur in the Brain in Old Age

question 97

Multiple Choice

What does NOT occur in the brain in old age?

• A) Neurons in the prefrontal cortex are lost.
• B) Neurons in the cerebellum are lost.
• C) Neurons in the cerebral cortex show less connectivity.
• D) Neurons in the hippocampus are lost.

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Definitions:

Difference

Generally refers to a distinction or divergence between two or more things, often used in analysis or comparison.

Bipolar Cells

A type of neuron found in the retina that acts as an intermediary between photoreceptors (rods and cones) and ganglion cells, playing a crucial role in visual processing.

Ganglion Cells

Neurons located in the retina of the eye that process visual information before it is transmitted to the brain.

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that are highly sensitive to light and enable vision in low-light conditions.