What is a documented difference in the brain activity of those who are newly in love versus long-time love?

a. There is more activity in brain areas where oxytocin is produced for those who are newly in love.
b. There is more activity in brain areas where oxytocin is produced for those who have been in love for a long time.
c. There is more activity in brain areas where serotonin is produced for those who are newly in love.
d. There is more activity in brain areas where serotonin is produced for those who have been in love for a long time.


ANS: B

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