The temporal lobes of schizophrenic patients have been studied extensively using MRI scans, and it has been determined that ___

A. there are precancerous lesions in the temporal lobes in patients with schizophrenia
B. the hippocampus and amygdala are increased in size
C. several parts of the limbic system are decreased in size
D. .the temporal lobes play no role in the development of schizophrenia


Answer: C. several parts of the limbic system are decreased in size

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