Chapter 8: Aging

If the ________ is intact, the damaged neuron can induce changes in its axon and dendrites to regrow them.

________ and mental exercise are both effective means of slowing the effects of brain aging.

________ on brain function are very subtle and selective.

The ________ is at risk of losing some neurons but not widespread neuron loss.

When the ________ breaks down, neurons adapt by expanding their roles.

________: a progressive and severe impairment in mental function that interferes with activities of daily living.

The stem ________ in the brain actually decreases as a person ages.

________: cell byproducts that destroy fats and proteins vital to cellular functions.

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 ________.

A progressive and severe impairment in mental function that interferes with activities of daily living.

The most common type of dementia.

Cell byproducts that destroy fats and proteins vital to cellular functions.