When engaging in cognitive tasks, older brains may compensate for the effects of aging with less
A) dopamine.
B) lateralization.
C) acetylcholine.
D) myelination.

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Older brains may compensate for the effects of aging by showing less lateralization, meaning they use both hemispheres of the brain for tasks that younger brains might only use one side for. This is thought to help compensate for age-related declines in cognitive function.

When Engaging in Cognitive Tasks, Older Brains May Compensate for the Effects