Which of the Following Is a Heritable Risk Factor for Posttraumatic

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a heritable risk factor for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) ?

• A)Overdeveloped medial prefrontal cortex
• B)Fraternal twins among first-degree relatives
• C)Abnormally low cortisol levels
• D)Higher volume of the hippocampus

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