Neuroimaging studies have shown that in the brains of people with schizophrenia:
A) brain activity is centered on the amygdala and the hippocampus
B) there is a decreased quantity of brain tissue in various brain regions
C) increased volume is visible in the frontal lobes
D) regions that affect people with bipolar disorder are also overactive in people with schizophrenia

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Neuroimaging studies have consistently shown decreased brain tissue volume in various regions of the brain in people with schizophrenia, including the prefrontal cortex, hippocampus, and temporal lobes. This suggests possible structural abnormalities and changes in brain circuitry in individuals with schizophrenia.

Neuroimaging Studies Have Shown That in the Brains of People