Over a Lifetime, the Brain Shrinks by About ________ Percent

question 81

Multiple Choice

Over a lifetime, the brain shrinks by about ________ percent.

• A)1
• B)5
• C)10
• D)40

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Definitions:

Denticle

A small, tooth-like projection found in some animals and plants, sometimes serving as a defensive or feeding aid.

-rrhea

A suffix used in medical terms to denote a flow or discharge of a substance, often abnormal.

Digestive System

A complex system that breaks down food into absorbable units using digestive tract organs and glands, providing energy and nutrients to the body.

Absorption

The process by which substances are taken up into or across tissues, such as nutrients being absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract into the bloodstream.