If the ________ is intact, the damaged neuron can induce changes in its axon and dendrites to regrow them.
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Physical
________ and mental exercise are both effective means of slowing the effects of brain aging.
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Effects of age
________ on brain function are very subtle and selective.
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brain
The ________ is at risk of losing some neurons but not widespread neuron loss.
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circuitry
When the ________ breaks down, neurons adapt by expanding their roles.
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Dementia
________: a progressive and severe impairment in mental function that interferes with activities of daily living.
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cell number
The stem ________ in the brain actually decreases as a person ages.
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Free radicals
________: cell byproducts that destroy fats and proteins vital to cellular functions.
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new information
There is an increase in the type of intelligence relying on learned or stored information but a decrease in the type that depends on the ability to deal with ________.
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Dementia
A progressive and severe impairment in mental function that interferes with activities of daily living.
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Alzheimer's disease
The most common type of dementia.
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Free radicals
Cell byproducts that destroy fats and proteins vital to cellular functions.
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