Which one of the following is TRUE regarding an aging nervous system?
A) Neurons continue to reproduce to replace damaged neurons, but at a slower pace.
B) The brain increases slightly in size.
C) Lenses of the eyes stiffen, making it more difficult to focus.
D) Balance and motor skills are affected; the senses of smell and taste are not affected.
E) The number of connections between neurons of the brain decrease.

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As a person ages, the lenses of their eyes become less flexible, resulting in presbyopia, which may require reading glasses. This change in the eye can cause difficulty in focusing on nearby objects.

Which One of the Following Is TRUE Regarding an Aging