In Alzheimer's disease, the hippocampus experiences altered neurogenesis and brain functioning declines resulting in ______.
A. individuals experiencing declines in motor skills and having difficulty walking
B. generation and development of new neurons being impaired because of a lack of new neurons to replace ones that have died
C. the prefrontal cortex compensating for loss of neuronal activity with little loss in problem-solving but a greater decline in memory
D. individuals becoming extremely impulsive and experiencing personality changes
Answer: B
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