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W25 PSYC D024 01Z Intro Psychobiology Week 2 Quiz
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Ralph has been demonstrating symptoms of Parkinson's disease (such as hand tremors). The deterioration of neurons using _____________ is most linked to Parkinson's disease in the brain area called _____________.
Options
A.dopamine; basal ganglia
B.serotonin; amygdala
C.ach; basal ganglia
D.dopamine; cerebellum
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Starting with the question, we’re asked to identify the neurotransmitter linked to Parkinson's disease and the brain region primarily affected.
Option 1: 'dopamine; basal ganglia' aligns with established neurobiology, since Parkinson's disease is characterized by the loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra, a component of the basal ganglia circuitr......Login to view full explanationLog in for full answers
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