Steve has had schizophrenia for years and has agreed to allow researchers to examine his brain function while alive, and then study his brain tissue after he dies. If he is like most individuals with schizophrenia, researchers should find that Steve will __________.

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Research has shown that individuals with schizophrenia tend to have cellular abnormalities in the frontal and temporal lobes, as well as enlarged ventricles, suggesting a loss of brain tissue. Additionally, studies have found low levels of brain metabolism and blood flow in the temporal and frontal lobes of individuals with schizophrenia. Therefore, all of the above options could potentially be found in Steve's brain.

Steve Has Had Schizophrenia for Years and Has Agreed to Allow