Neurons Are Dying and Being Generated Anew Throughout Life

question 198

Multiple Choice

Neurons are dying and being generated anew throughout life.What happens in late adulthood?

• A)Many more neurons are being generated to assist with the loss of brain functioning.
• B)There are slightly more neurons being generated to assist with the loss of brain functioning.
• C)There are no changes in the number of neurons being generated.
• D)More neurons die than are being generated.

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Definitions:

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