As Healthy People Age, Most Measures of Cognitive Functions, Including

question 6

Multiple Choice

 As healthy people age, most measures of cognitive functions, including learning and memory

• A) become gradually worse.
• B) remain stable.
• C) become gradually better.
• D) remain stable until about age 65, at which time they become dramatically worse.

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Definitions:

Intrinsic Muscles

Muscles located within the structure being moved.

Tongue Shape

Refers to the form or configuration of the tongue, which can vary and may influence speech, taste, and chewing functions.

Lipid-Soluble Drugs

Refers to medications that can dissolve in lipids (fats) and can easily pass through cell membranes, often affecting the central nervous system.

Taste Buds

Sensory organs located on the tongue and in the oral cavity that are responsible for perceiving taste.