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A PET scan study of people with paranoia found increased activity in the

A) hypothalamus.
B) amygdala.
C) cerebral cortex.
D) hippocampus.

PET Scan

Positron Emission Tomography, a medical imaging technique that produces detailed images of the body's functional processes by detecting radioactive substances injected into the bloodstream.

Paranoia

A mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance, often elaborated into an organized system.

Amygdala

A section of the brain's limbic system involved in processing emotions, including fear, pleasure, and anger.

  • Understand the biological aspects related to schizophrenia, encompassing genetic vulnerabilities and disturbances in neurotransmitter levels.
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