What are the age-related changes in neurons?
A) There are no age-related changes in neurons, but there are changes in neurotransmitters.
B) The number of neurons increases.
C) Tangles develop in the fibers that make up the axon.
D) The number of connections between neurons, measured as synapses, increases after age 75.

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Tangles made up of twisted fibers called tau develop in the axons of neurons as part of the aging process. This can disrupt communication between neurons and contribute to cognitive decline in older adults.

What Are the Age-Related Changes in Neurons