The parent of a teen diagnosed with schizophrenia asks, "Why does schizophrenia usually appear in adolescence?" The nurse's reply would be based on which premise?
a. Stimulation of neurotransmitters is unstable.
b. Neuronal system complexity stabilizes.
c. Dendrite branching becomes complete in adolescence.
d. Amino acid production increases.
C
Arborization, or branching of dendrites, is a process that continues into adolescence. Some authorities have suggested that this might account for the appearance of schizophrenia at this period in life. The other options are of no relevance.
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