What are the effects of normal aging on the nervous system? (Select all that apply.)
a. Small vessel occlusion
b. Loss of neurons
c. Calcification of cerebrum
d. Reduction of cerebral blood flow
e. Lipofuscin
f.
Decrease in oxygen use
ANS: B, D, E, F
As the person ages, normal age-related changes occur such as loss of neurons, reduction of cerebral blood flow, appearance of lipofuscin, a decrease in oxygen use and brain metabolism, and a decline in velocity of nerve impulses.
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