Relative to Healthy Controls,people with Major Depressive Disorder

question 163

Multiple Choice

Relative to healthy controls,people with major depressive disorder 

• A)show no differences in brain structure or activity. 
• B)show increased volume in the hippocampus and orbitofrontal cortex. 
• C)show decreased volume in the hippocampus and orbitofrontal cortex. 
• D)show decreased volume in the hippocampus, but increased volume in the orbitofrontal cortex.

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Definitions:

Ora Serrata

The ora serrata is the serrated junction between the retina and the ciliary body in the eye.

Optic Disc

The point on the retina at which the optic nerve fibers exit the eye, creating a natural blind spot as there are no photoreceptor cells in this area.

Macula Lutea

A small, yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and mediates clear, detailed vision.

Anterior Cavity

A body cavity that includes the thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities; it houses and protects the body's internal organs.