Which of the following statements is true about the average brain of individuals with schizophrenia compared to the brains of persons who do not have the disorder?
A)They have decreased firing of dompaminergic cells.
B)Glutamate is overactive in the hippocampus.
C)They have increased activity in their frontal lobes.
D)Their ventricles are 20-30% larger.

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Research has consistently shown that the brains of individuals with schizophrenia have enlarged ventricles compared to those without the disorder. This indicates a loss of brain tissue and overall reduced brain volume. The other options are not supported by the majority of research on schizophrenia.

Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Average