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Which brain region is said to be least affected by aging?
Which brain region is said to be least affected by aging?
- Prefrontal cortex
- Striatum
- Temporal lobe
- Occipital lobe (correct)
What neurotransmitters are said to decline with age?
What neurotransmitters are said to decline with age?
- Dopamine and serotonin (correct)
- Glutamate and norepinephrine
- Acetylcholine and GABA
- Endorphins and anandamide
Which cognitive processes are regulated by the Executive Control Network (ECN)?
Which cognitive processes are regulated by the Executive Control Network (ECN)?
- Language processing and speech production
- Decision-making, working memory, and goal-directed behavior (correct)
- Emotional regulation and memory consolidation
- Visual processing and spatial awareness
What happens to the size of the ventricles in the brain as a result of aging-related changes?
What happens to the size of the ventricles in the brain as a result of aging-related changes?
At what age does grey matter loss typically begin?
At what age does grey matter loss typically begin?
What effect does aging have on glucose and oxygen uptake in the brain?
What effect does aging have on glucose and oxygen uptake in the brain?
Which brain network is responsible for directing attention to external stimuli and coordinating visual-spatial processing?
Which brain network is responsible for directing attention to external stimuli and coordinating visual-spatial processing?
What is the function of the Default Mode Network (DMN)?
What is the function of the Default Mode Network (DMN)?
Which brain network is least affected by aging, maintaining its functionality in identifying and responding to salient stimuli in the environment?
Which brain network is least affected by aging, maintaining its functionality in identifying and responding to salient stimuli in the environment?
What is neuroplasticity?
What is neuroplasticity?
What is neurogenesis?
What is neurogenesis?
What does the HAROLD model propose?
What does the HAROLD model propose?
What does EEG measure in older people during certain tasks?
What does EEG measure in older people during certain tasks?
Which brain area is mentioned as one of the most affected in Alzheimer's Disease (AD) patients?
Which brain area is mentioned as one of the most affected in Alzheimer's Disease (AD) patients?
What is the main cause of enlarged ventricles in the aging brain?
What is the main cause of enlarged ventricles in the aging brain?
Which brain region is hypothesized to be last affected by aging according to the 'last in, first out hypothesis'?
Which brain region is hypothesized to be last affected by aging according to the 'last in, first out hypothesis'?
What does the Aging process involve with respect to brain networks?
What does the Aging process involve with respect to brain networks?
What is the function of the Executive Control Network (ECN) in the brain?
What is the function of the Executive Control Network (ECN) in the brain?
What happens to vasculature in the aging brain?
What happens to vasculature in the aging brain?
What changes are observed in neurotransmitter and hormone production with aging?
What changes are observed in neurotransmitter and hormone production with aging?
What is the main impact of aging on the Dorsal Attention Network (DAN)?
What is the main impact of aging on the Dorsal Attention Network (DAN)?
What does the Salience Network detect and filter from the environment?
What does the Salience Network detect and filter from the environment?
What is the function of the Default Mode Network (DMN)?
What is the function of the Default Mode Network (DMN)?
What does the HAROLD model suggest about brain activation in older adults compared to younger individuals?
What does the HAROLD model suggest about brain activation in older adults compared to younger individuals?
What is neuroplasticity?
What is neuroplasticity?
What is dysregulated neurogenesis associated with?
What is dysregulated neurogenesis associated with?
What does EEG measure in older people during certain tasks?
What does EEG measure in older people during certain tasks?
What is the impact of aging on neurogenesis and neuroplasticity?
What is the impact of aging on neurogenesis and neuroplasticity?
What does the Salience Network have least impact on during aging?
What does the Salience Network have least impact on during aging?
