Evidence of a biological influence in bipolar disorder comes from brain imaging studies, which have found that activity is increased in the ________ and decreased in the ________.

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Studies have consistently found increased activity in the amygdala and emotion-related structures and decreased activity in the prefrontal cortex in individuals with bipolar disorder. Dysfunction in these regions of the brain may contribute to the emotional instability and impulsivity characteristic of the disorder.

Evidence of a Biological Influence in Bipolar Disorder Comes from Brain