As Humans Age, Which of the Following Accurately Describes What

question 11

Multiple Choice

As humans age, which of the following accurately describes what happens to their brains?

• A) neocortical white matter volume shrinks by nearly a third between the ages of 20 and 90
• B) cortical regions begin to shrink at 0.5% a year starting at age 60
• C) the sizes of the ventricles increases, especially in men
• D) all of the above

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