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Asked by Stephanie Rojas on Jun 09, 2024

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Juanita is 75 years old and hasn't seen her granddaughter,Stephanie,in a few months.When Stephanie came to visit,Juanita asked her "Are you getting fat?" This may be related to

A) hippocampal degeneration.
B) blood-brain barrier.
C) frontal lobe atrophy.
D) plasticity.

Frontal Lobe Atrophy

Frontal lobe atrophy involves the shrinkage or loss of brain tissue in the frontal lobes and is associated with various neurological and psychological conditions.

Hippocampal Degeneration

The progressive loss or atrophy of the hippocampus, a part of the brain essential for memory and learning, often associated with neurological diseases.

Blood-brain Barrier

A selective barrier that prevents most substances in the blood from entering the brain, thereby protecting it from toxins and infections.

  • Identify the distinction in cognition abilities amongst varying age groups.
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Ashlei HowardJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The question seems to involve social or emotional regulation, which is largely controlled by the frontal lobes. In this case, Juanita's comment is socially inappropriate and demonstrates a lack of tact, which could be a result of frontal lobe atrophy (which is common in aging). The other options (hippocampal degeneration, blood-brain barrier, and plasticity) do not seem to be directly related to this scenario.

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