The parent of a teen diagnosed with schizophrenia asks, "Why does schizophrenia usually appear in adolescence?" The nurse's reply would be based on which premise?
A) Stimulation of neurotransmitters is unstable.
B) Neuronal system complexity stabilizes.
C) Dendrite branching becomes complete in adolescence.
D) Amino acid production increases.
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