Much of the loss of neural tissue associated with aging occurs in the myelinated structures of the white matter. The result of this is:

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Loss of neural tissue in the myelinated structures of white matter is associated with reduced psychomotor speed, making option B the correct choice. Reduced persistence in motor tasks is not directly associated with loss of white matter myelination. Increased myoneural junction transmission rate and increased muscle atrophy are also not associated with loss of myelinated white matter.

Much of the Loss of Neural Tissue Associated with Aging