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Cognitive Abilities

Meaning

Cognitive Abilities encompass the full spectrum of complex mental processes and intellectual functions essential for perception, attention, memory, executive function, and abstract problem-solving. These abilities are fundamentally reliant on precise neurochemical and hormonal signaling within the central nervous system, particularly the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex. Clinical evaluation of cognitive abilities provides an objective, measurable metric of neurological health and is a critical indicator of age-related decline or the impact of hormonal imbalances. Maintaining these functions is central to preserving a high quality of life and independence.