If the normal aging brain does lose neurons over time,how might a person compensate for this loss?
A) The blood flow to the brain improves with appropriate diet and nutrition.
B) Dendrites may grow, decreasing contacts between cells.
C) Chemical transmitters in the brain may become more concentrated.
D) Increased education, higher income, and decreased likelihood of disability may decrease the process of cortical atrophy.

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Increased education, higher income, and decreased likelihood of disability may decrease the process of cortical atrophy. This suggests that engaging in mentally stimulating activities or pursuing education can help compensate for the loss of neurons in the aging brain. The other choices either do not directly relate to compensating for neuron loss or are not accurate.

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