In old age:
A)human brains are about the same weight as in adolescence.
B)human brains have increased in weight by 5%.
C)the brain shrinks only in people who have suffered from disease or injury.
D)human brains have lost about 5% of their weight.

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As people age, their brains tend to lose about 5% of their weight, mostly due to a decrease in the number of neurons and synapses. This is a normal part of the aging process and does not necessarily indicate disease or injury.

In Old Age