What Is the Most Likely Cause of Slower Reaction Time

question 109

Multiple Choice

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

• A) The preliminary effects of Alzheimer's disease
• B) Geriatric dysthymia
• C) Pruning of redundant neural connections
• D) Dendritic loss and slowing of synaptic speed

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Definitions:

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