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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Autism affects how many areas of the brain
A
5
B
4
C
8
D
2
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Four social brain regions, the amygdala, OFC, TPC, and insula, are disrupted in ASD and supporting evidence is summarized; these constitute the proposed common pathogenic mechanism of ASD.

Detailed explanation-2: -Specifically, in autistic brains there is significantly more folding in the left parietal and temporal lobes as well as in the right frontal and temporal regions. “These alterations are often correlated with modifications in neuronal network connectivity, ” Dr. Culotta says.

Detailed explanation-3: -Historically, the amygdala has been thought to play a prominent role in the difficulties with social behavior that are central to autism. Researchers have long known the amygdala is significantly larger in school-age children diagnosed with autism, but it was unknown precisely when that enlargement occurs.

Detailed explanation-4: -ASDs are a group of disorders characterized by impairments in three domains, namely communication, reciprocal social interaction and behaviors that are restricted and repetitive in nature.

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