chronic alcoholism associated_with prefrontal cortex
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Sex/gender differences in brain function and structure in alcohol use: A narrative review of neuroimaging findings over the last 10 years.
(2021)
PMID:32333417
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common areas susceptible to the neurotoxic effects of alcohol are apparent, including cortico-limbic regions like the prefrontal cortex
confidence: 0.90
The mechanism by which chronic alcohol abuse results in selective changes in gene expression in the prefrontal cortex is not known.
confidence: 0.92