Asked by
roberto Morales
on Dec 19, 2024Verified
Brain scans and autopsies of the brains of patients with schizophrenia have shown:
A) smaller ventricles.
B) heavier brains because of increased glial growth.
C) a decrease in the number of neurons in the prefrontal cortex.
D) a larger parahippocampal gyrus.
Prefrontal Cortex
The front part of the frontal lobe of the brain, involved in complex behaviors such as decision making, planning, and moderating social behavior.
Schizophrenia
A mental disorder characterized by distorted thinking, perceptions, emotions, language, self-awareness, and behavior.
- Understand the neuroanatomical and genetic aspects of neurological disorders.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the neuroanatomical and genetic aspects of neurological disorders.