Which of the following statements is true about the average brain of individuals with schizophrenia when they are compared to the brains of persons who do not have the disorder?
a. There are no known anatomical differences.
b. The overall size of the brain is actually larger than normal in people with schizophrenia.
c. Dopamine activity is lower than normal in people with schizophrenia.
d. The fluid-filled spaces at the core of the brain are larger in people with schizophrenia.
Answer: D
Rationale: People with schizophrenia have ventricular spaces that are 20% to 30% larger than the corresponding spaces in people without schizophrenia.
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