All of the following are examples of expected aging related changes to the nervous system except
A) accomplishing fine motor activities takes longer.
B) problems with balance and coordination occur.
C) blood flow to the brain increases.
D) ability to feel pressure diminishes.
C
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a. aphasia c. dysarthria b. arthria d. dysphasia
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1. elevated temperature 2. low respiratory rate 3. low pulse rate 4. orthostatic hypotension
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