According to Denise Park, Much of the Blame for Declining

question 71

Multiple Choice

According to Denise Park, much of the blame for declining memory in late middle age is a result of

• A) neuroanatomical changes during late middle age.
• B) decreased blood supply to various parts of the brain.
• C) physiological and cognitive atrophy during late middle age.
• D) information overload that builds up over the adult years.

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Definitions:

Diffusion

The process by which molecules move from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

Concentration

The measure of the amount of a given substance in a specific volume of a solution, or the mental ability to focus on a single task without distraction.

Hypernatremia

A condition characterized by an abnormally high concentration of sodium in the blood.

Serum Electrolytes

Minerals found in the blood and other body fluids that are essential for hydration, blood pH, muscle action, and other body processes.