Chapter 8: Aging

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cell body

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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