Researchers, Studying the Brain of Individuals with Autism, Suggest That

question 8

Multiple Choice

Researchers, studying the brain of individuals with autism, suggest that one area of the brain that may be involved with the disorder is the

• A)brain stem.
• B)hypothalamus.
• C)amygdala.
• D)reticular formation.

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