Sleep, Aging and Memory

Question 1

Lack of sleep affects what two things?

Answer 1

ABILITY TO LEARN
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CONSOLIDATION OF MEMORIES

Question 2

Sleep deprived individuals have more difficulty focusing, ____________, and recalling information

Answer 2

LEARNING

Question 3

Proper rest allows the brain to establish new connections between neurons involved in what?

Answer 3

MEMORY CONSOLIDATION

Question 4

Name 3 things the brain is exposed to over a lifetime?

Answer 4

CHEMICALS
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SUBSTANCES
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TRAUMA

Question 5

What can help reduce the decline in learning and memory associated with aging?

Answer 5

COGNITIVE EXERCISES