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.

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The term "cognitive reserve" is used to describe the ability of the brain to maintain its function even in the face of age-related changes or dementia. This is believed to occur through the creation of new neural connections, which act as a kind of reserve or backup system for cognitive processes. The other answer choices are not accurate descriptions of this phenomenon.

Cognitive Activity in Late Adulthood Appears to Act as a Kind