What happens in Alzheimer's disease when the hippocampus experiences altered neurogenesis and brain functioning declines?
A. Individuals experience declines in motor skills and have difficulty walking.
B. The generation and development of new neurons is impaired, resulting in no new neurons replacing those who have died.
C. The prefrontal cortex compensates for loss of neuronal activity in the hippocampus, resulting in no loss in problem-solving but a greater decline in memory functioning.
D. Individuals become extremely impulsive and may experience personality changes.
Answer: B
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