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Parkinson's disease has been traced to
 
  A) overproduction of dopamine within the basal ganglia.
  B) degeneration of dopamine neurons within the nigrostriatal system.
  C) loss of cholinergic neurons within the frontal cortex.
  D) overproduction of GABA within the caudate nucleus.
  E) overactivation of serotonin neurons in the hippocampus.

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Tracing the cause of Parkinson's disease is difficult because PD is
 
  A) an inherited disorder. .
  B) can be caused by drugs of abuse such as caffeine.
  C) an unrecognized infectious disorder.
  D) can be caused by environmental toxins.
  E) .is a sporadic disorder.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
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