Which of the Following Is a Normal Response of the Central

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a normal response of the central nervous system to aging?

• A) increased population of reactive glia
• B) overall increase in brain tissue
• C) increased size of nerve cells
• D) increased nerve conduction velocity

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