If the Normal Aging Brain Does Lose Neurons Over Time,how

question 36

Multiple Choice

If the normal aging brain does lose neurons over time,how might a person compensate for this loss?

• A) The blood flow to the brain improves with appropriate diet and nutrition.
• B) Dendrites may grow, decreasing contacts between cells.
• C) Chemical transmitters in the brain may become more concentrated.
• D) Increased education, higher income, and decreased likelihood of disability may decrease the process of cortical atrophy.

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