Postmortem Examination of Brains of Depressed Patients Has Revealed Cellular

question 102

Multiple Choice

Postmortem examination of brains of depressed patients has revealed cellular loss and atrophy in the ________.

• A) dorsal striatum
• B) parietal cortex
• C) prefrontal cortex
• D) substantia nigra

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Definitions:

Reflex Center

An area in the nervous system that coordinates involuntary responses or reflexes, often located in the spinal cord or brain.

Neurological Development

The process by which the nervous system, including the brain, develops and matures, influencing cognitive, emotional, and motor skills.

Metabolic Changes

Adjustments in the body's processes that convert or use energy, typically in response to dietary, lifestyle, or environmental shifts.

Fine Motor Skills

Refers to the coordination of small muscles, in movements—typically involving the synchronization of hands and fingers—with the eyes.