Cognitive activity in late adulthood appears to act as a kind of brain exercise, creating new dendritic connections and a ____,

or a larger bank of neural pathways that can enable the brain to keep functioning well even as primary aging of the brain continues.
a. cognitive reserve
b. cognitive pool
c. neurological savings account
d. neurological backup

Answer: A

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