The brain __________ as people gets older?
Correct answer: C. shrinks
- A. stays constant
- B. expands
- C. shrinks
- D. remains unaffected
Explanation
Normal ageing is associated with some reduction in brain volume, especially in certain regions, although ageing does not affect every person or brain area identically. Thus, the broad textbook answer is that the brain shrinks.
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