Researchers have discovered that the brain volume of individuals with schizophrenia is less than normal. This decrease in brain volume is accompanied a corresponding
A) decrease in the size of the ventricles.
B) increase in the size of the ventricles.
C) decrease in the size of the skull.
D) increase in the size of the skull.

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The decrease in brain volume in individuals with schizophrenia is accompanied by an increase in the size of the ventricles. This enlargement of the ventricles is commonly seen in individuals with schizophrenia and is thought to be caused by the loss of brain tissue. The increase in ventricle size may also be used as a marker for the severity of the illness.

Researchers Have Discovered That the Brain Volume of Individuals with Schizophrenia