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Describe results from MRI studies that indicate brain damage in schizophrenia.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
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Answer: MRI studies indicate the loss of brain tissue in schizophrenia, as indexed by an increase in the size of the lateral ventricles and by the loss of volume of the cortical gray matter. The loss of brain tissue shows a sudden increase during young adulthood.

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Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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