Following some of the normal declines occurring after age 60,the aging brain compensates by
A) becoming more lateralized.
B) increasing the size of the frontal lobes.
C) generating new neurons and synapses.
D) increasing the intensity and speed of brain waves.

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While the aging brain does experience some decline, research has shown that it is also able to generate new neurons and synapses. This is known as neuroplasticity and can help to compensate for some of the losses occurring with age.

Following Some of the Normal Declines Occurring After Age 60,the