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nelaaney

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Based on the results of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), what areas of the brain have been found to be smaller in people with schizophrenia as compared to those without the disorder?
 
  a. corpus callosum and pons
  b. parts of the limbic system
  c. cerebellum and basal ganglia
  d. prefrontal cortex and medulla

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What has research shown concerning the link between schizophrenia and the lateral ventricles of the brain?
 
  a. On average, schizophrenics have enlarged lateral ventricles.
  b. All patients with schizophrenia have enlarged lateral ventricles.
  c. Enlarged lateral ventricles are found only in schizophrenia.
  d. Enlarged lateral ventricles predict early onset of schizophrenia.


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allisonblackmore

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: b.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a.


nelaaney

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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