The Atrophy of Brain Areas in People with Schizophrenia May

question 242

Multiple Choice

The atrophy of brain areas in people with schizophrenia may be due to the

• A)toxic levels of acetylcholine that have accumulated in the brain and caused neuron death.
• B)destruction of dopamine receptors.
• C)lack of neurogenesis.
• D)development of plaques and tangles.

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