Brian Has Schizophrenia

question 98

Multiple Choice

 Brian has schizophrenia. Most likely, he has reduced _____ in his hippocampus, amygdala, and thalamus.

• A) grey matter
• B) white matter
• C) numbers of glial cells
• D) levels of sodium and potassium

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Definitions:

Utricle

A part of the inner ear involved in sensing linear accelerations and head-tilt positions relative to gravity.

Saccule

A small, bed-like structure in the vestibular system of the inner ear, contributing to the sense of balance.

Maculae

Specialized structures in the inner ear responsible for detecting linear acceleration and head position relative to gravity.

Vestibule

An entrance or enclosed area leading to other spaces; in anatomy, it refers to spaces within the inner ear and other organs.