A group of researchers exposed experimental animals to severe trauma over a course of several months. The animals were sacrificed so that the researchers could examine the animals for evidence of any changes in the brain. What are they likely to find?

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Research has shown that severe and chronic stress can lead to a reduction in the size of the hippocampus, which is a key brain structure involved in memory processing and emotional regulation.

A Group of Researchers Exposed Experimental Animals to Severe Trauma