What are the effects of aging on the nervous system?
a. Accelerated loss of neurons in the brain
b. Gradually declining loss of intellectual capability
c. Decreased conduction speed of neurons
d. Loss of long-term memory
C
Age-related effects on body systems are integral parts of the basis of nursing care for older adults. The aging nervous system is characterized by decreased conduction speed of neurons.
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