The Theory That the More Synapses a Person Develops, the More

question 109

Multiple Choice

The theory that the more synapses a person develops, the more neurons must die before the signs of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease are apparent is called the .

• A) cognitive reserve hypothesis
• B) synaptic deterioration hypothesis
• C) oversight theory
• D) genetic hypothesis

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