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 _____________.

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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 circuitry, leading to motor symptoms such as tremors. This makes the pairing of dopamine and basal ganglia biologically coherent. 
Option 2: 'serotonin; amygdala' introduces serotonin and the amygdala. While serotonin is involved in mood and some motor pathways, it is not the primary neurotransmitter implicated in Parkinson's pathology, and the amygdala is more tied to emotion processing than classic motor control in Parkinson's disease. This combination does not fit the canonical neurodegenerative pattern. 
Option 3: 'ach; basal ganglia' mentions acetylcholine. Acetylcholine interacts with basal ganglia circuits and can influence motor control, but the hallmark neurotransmitter deficient in Parkinson's is dopamine, not acetylcholine, making this option partially misguided regarding the key etiological link. 
Option 4: 'dopamine; cerebellum' correctly identifies dopamine but incorrectly locates the key region. The cerebellum is involved in coordination and fine-tuning movements, yet Parkinson's disease is most closely associated with dopaminergic neuron loss in the basal ganglia circuitry, not the cerebellum. This makes the pairing inconsistent with the disease's established neuropathology. 
In summary, Option 1 presents the correct combination that best matches the known pathophysiology of Parkinson's disease, while the other options mix incorrect neurotransmitters with brain structures not central to the disease's primary motor deficits.

W25 PSYC D024 01Z Intro Psychobiology Week 2 Quiz

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 _.

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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 _____________.

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