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newyorker26

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on: Jun 22, 2018
A marked decrease in brain processing and memory in some older adults may be attributed to
 
  the use of both hemispheres of the brain.
  shrinkage of the prefrontal cortex and the hypothalamus.
  increased production of neurotransmitters.
  more neural fluid that slows cerebral blood flow.

Question 2

At every age, working quickly
 
  improves accuracy.
  improves guessing.
  decreases guessing.
  decreases accuracy.


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pocatato

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

shrinkage of the prefrontal cortex and the hypothalamus.

Answer to Question 2

decreases accuracy.


newyorker26

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Excellent

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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