Which statement about the brain in adulthood is true? brain growth stops in young adulthood. the brain continues to grow rapidly in late adulthood. new neurons form and new dendrites grow throughout adulthood. senescence increases production of neurotransmitters.

The pharynx is the structure in the body that serves as a pathway of both air and food. how does the body make sure that food does not get into the lungs? the salivary glands secrete enzymes that pull food out of the air pathway. the small intestine pushes the air out of the digestive system. the pancreas breaks down food in the air pathway. the epiglottis closes the air pathway so that food will not enter it.