Which Areas of the Brain Have Been Implicated in Posttraumatic

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which areas of the brain have been implicated in posttraumatic stress disorder?

• A) the hippocampus
• B) a hyperactive amygdala
• C) prefrontal cortex
• D) all of the above

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