Aging Flashcards

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1
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As we age the brain

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Shrinks

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2
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Semantic memory allows us to

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Recall factual memory

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3
Q

Dopamine is a

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Neurotransmitter

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4
Q

In the aging brain serotonin

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Decreases

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5
Q

In aging individuals the nervous system may be protected by

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Intellectual persuits

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6
Q

A low calorie diet can

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Protect against cognitive decline in old age

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