Maxine has experienced chronic stress due to excessive anxiety her entire adult life.Given the research on chronic stress and brain structures, in which area of Maxine's brain would we expect to see atrophy?

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Research has shown that chronic stress can lead to atrophy of the hippocampus, which is a key brain structure involved in memory and emotion regulation. The other brain structures listed (cerebellum, amygdala, prefrontal cortex) are also involved in stress responses and can be affected by chronic stress, but the strongest evidence is for hippocampal atrophy.

Maxine Has Experienced Chronic Stress Due to Excessive Anxiety Her