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The Commonly Noticed Decrease in Working Memory and Other Cognitive

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The commonly noticed decrease in working memory and other cognitive activities is likely to be associated with the finding that the _____ shrinks with age.


Definitions:

Presynaptic Neuron

The neuron that sends a signal across the synaptic gap to another neuron during neurotransmission.

Reuptake

The process by which neurotransmitters are taken back into the neuron after being released into the synapse, effectively stopping their action on adjacent neurons.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances that carry signals from one neuron to another.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out nervous signals.

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