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 become de-differentiated.
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.


A) The brains of older adults become de-differentiated.

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