What happens to the brain as it ages? What problems that occur in adulthood are associated with the loss of brain cells?
What will be an ideal response?
The brain slows down as it ages and its total size is reduced. Reaction time slows,
multitasking becomes difficult, and sleep becomes irregular. Problems that are
associated with loss of brain cells include drug abuse; consumption of large
amounts of alcohol; excessive stress; and poor circulation.
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a. delusions. b. delirium. c. tremors. d. trauma.
The frontal lobes are more active during REM sleep than during wakefulness
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Among those over 65, widows outnumber widowers three to one
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Adolescents of which ethnic group have the highest suicide rate?
A) Hispanic Americans B) African Americans C) non-Hispanic White Americans D) Native Americans