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Ageing and the Brain

  1. Naftali Raz

Published Online: 23 SEP 2005

DOI: 10.1038/npg.els.0004063

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eLS

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How to Cite

Raz, N. 2005. Ageing and the Brain. eLS. .

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  1. Wayne State University, Detroit, USA

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 23 SEP 2005
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Abstract

Anatomical, neurochemical and functional characteristics of the mammalian brain change with age. Although some of these changes are generalized, many aspects of the brain are affected differentially.

Keywords:

  • atrophy;
  • basal ganglia;
  • hippocampus;
  • magnetic resonance imaging;
  • prefrontal cortex;
  • ventricles;
  • white matter
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