Which sensory change associated with aging may indirectly impact cognition?
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Correct answer: Reduced sensory input from declining hearing and vision, slowing cognition
Age-related declines in hearing and vision reduce sensory input and may slow cognitive processing and complicate attention and memory tasks. NCBI
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