Which of the following statements is true of the biological factors involved in schizophrenia?

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Research suggests that problems in prenatal development, such as prenatal infection or malnutrition, may increase the risk of developing schizophrenia later in life.

Answer: D
 Higher levels of dopamine activity have been linked to the development of schizophrenia, and medications that block dopamine receptors are commonly used to treat symptoms of the disorder.

A) and B) are false statements. Individuals with schizophrenia typically have enlarged ventricles, not compressed ones, and prefrontal cortex activity is usually decreased, not increased, in those with the disorder.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Biological