Neuroimaging Research Finds That Those Who Suffer from Posttraumatic Stress

question 42

Multiple Choice

Neuroimaging research finds that those who suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be experiencing faulty communication between the _________ and __________ in the brain.

• A) limbic system; brain stem
• B) hippocampus; prefrontal cortex
• C) reticular activating system; reticular inhibiting system
• D) hypothalamus; amygdala
• E) ventral tegmentum; dorsal insula

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Definitions:

Bipolar Disorder

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Complete Suicide

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