Evidence that abnormal brain structures may be involved in the development of schizophrenia comes from studies showing that people with schizophrenia have:

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Studies have consistently shown that individuals with schizophrenia have a loss of gray matter tissue and lower overall brain volume. This suggests that abnormalities in brain structure may contribute to the development of schizophrenia.

Answer: A 
 Some studies have also found that people with schizophrenia have smaller than normal fluid-filled cavities called ventricles, which suggests that there may be abnormalities in the development or maintenance of brain structures in individuals with schizophrenia.

Answer: C 
 Some studies have suggested that individuals with schizophrenia may have damage to brain areas involved in the fight-or-flight response and the frontal lobes, which could contribute to some of the symptoms of schizophrenia, such as delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking.

Answer: D 
 While the caudate nucleus has been implicated in other neuropsychiatric disorders, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, it is not typically associated with schizophrenia. Therefore, D is not the best choice.

Evidence That Abnormal Brain Structures May Be Involved in the Development