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How age affects reaction time?

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As your cells grow old from mitosis, the ability for the neurons in your brain fire slower in most cases.

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Does age affect reaction time?
Definitely, as our reflexes are at their best when we are in our teens and twenties, though older people can maintain their reflexes more if they stay alert and exercise regularly. Also, reflexes...
Does age affect human reaction time?
Yes it does, as you get older your reaction time slows down.
Does age affect human reaction times?
yes because the brain ages with the body and it takes longer for thr brain to process what it is being told but if you keep your brain active this will not effect you as much
Does age have an affect on human reaction times?
yes
How does the persons age affect his or her reaction time?
Yes,because when your older you get weaker so your body functions get slower and your mind gets slower .