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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Brain imaging studies have found that activity is increased in the amygdala and emotion-related structures and decreased in the prefrontal cortex in individuals with bipolar disorder. This suggests that there may be an imbalance in emotional regulation and cognitive control, which are both controlled by these brain regions. The other choices are not supported by research on bipolar disorder.

Evidence of a Biological Influence in Bipolar Disorder Comes from Brain