How Are the Brains of Older Adults and Younger Adults

question 12

Multiple Choice

How are the brains of older adults and younger adults different as it relates to older adults maintaining their cognitive functioning?

• A)The brains of older adults show more bilateral symmetry.
• B)The brains of older adults are characterized by a more developed prefrontal cortex.
• C)The brains of older adults become more specialized in processing cognitive tasks.
• D)The brains of older adults exhibit a greater hippocampal volume.

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