Research Studies Have Found Significant Brain Atrophy in the Cerebral

question 39

Multiple Choice

Research studies have found significant brain atrophy in the cerebral cortex and limbic system with 20 to 35 percent of individuals with _____________.

• A)dissociative identity disorder
• B)conversion disorder
• C)schizophrenia
• D)anti-social personality disorder

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Definitions:

Negative-pressure Room

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Upper Airways

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