Age-Related Decreases in Cognitive Function ____

question 37

Multiple Choice

Age-related decreases in cognitive function ____.

• A) occur in 35 to 45 percent of those over age 65
• B) usually begin in a person's early 40s and 50s
• C) may be delayed by engaging in mentally stimulating exercises
• D) rarely can be stopped because they are genetically programmed

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Definitions:

Gross Motor Skills

Motor skills related to the development and coordination of large muscles; important for locomotion.

Food Security

A condition in which all people, at all times, have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life.

Fine Motor Skills

Motor skills related to the development and coordination of small muscles, such as those that move the fingers and eyes.

Gross Motor Skills

Physical abilities involving large body movements, such as walking, jumping, and throwing, which are crucial for mobility and coordination.