In animals, chronic stress results in fewer synapses in the brain's ______.

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The prefrontal cortex and hippocampus are two brain regions involved in learning, memory, and emotion regulation. Chronic stress has been shown to decrease the number of synapses (connections between neurons) in these regions in animal studies. This can have negative effects on cognitive function and emotional well-being. The other brain regions listed (amygdala, pituitary gland, parietal lobe, cerebellum, frontal lobe, and occipital lobe) may also be affected by chronic stress, but there is less evidence for this.

In Animals, Chronic Stress Results in Fewer Synapses in the Brain's