Potential Mechanisms for Hippocampal Volume Reduction in PTSD
The marked reduction in hippocampal volume observed in individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may result from decreased levels of neurogenesis (the generation of new neurons) and dendritic branching (the generation of new dendrites in existing neurons).
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Potential Mechanisms for Hippocampal Volume Reduction in PTSD
Potential Mechanisms for Hippocampal Volume Reduction in PTSD