Which Physiological Change in the Brain Is the Reason the Nurse

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which physiological change in the brain is the reason the nurse allows more time for older persons to answer questions?

• A)Increased secretion of acetylcholine
• B)Decreased secretion of neurotransmitters such as dopamine
• C)Loss of brainstem neurons
• D)Atrophy of dendrites in the cerebral cortex

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