What Is the Most Likely Cause of Slower Reaction Time

question 106

Multiple Choice

What is the most likely cause of slower reaction time for everyday tasks and activities for an older individual?

• A) dendritic loss and slowing of synaptic speed
• B) the preliminary effects of Alzheimer's disease
• C) pruning of redundant neural connections
• D) the decline in sensory input and processing

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