According to the Disordered Connections Theory of Schizophrenia

question 159

Multiple Choice

According to the disordered connections theory of schizophrenia:

• A)The schizophrenic brain is wired haphazardly,inconsistent with the non-schizophrenic brain.
• B)Activity in the prefrontal area and hippocampus is not coordinated.
• C)Neural impulses are often randomly generated,especially within the prefrontal cortex.
• D)The main problem is with gray matter in the temporal lobe.

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Definitions:

Insulation

Material or substance used to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or entering.

Axons

Long, slender projections of nerve cells that transmit electrical impulses away from the neuron's body to other neurons, muscles, or glands.

Sodium Channels

Protein channels in cell membranes that allow the passage of sodium ions into or out of the cell, playing critical roles in generating and transmitting nerve impulses.

Action Potential

A short-lasting event in which the electrical membrane potential of a cell rapidly rises and falls, occurring in neuron signaling.