Which of the Following Is NOT a Primary Reason for the Lowered

question 143

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a primary reason for the lowered brain volume of older adults compared to that of younger adults?

• A) Shrinkage of neurons
• B) Reduced length of axons
• C) Lower numbers of synapses
• D) Lower number of neurons

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