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Lobcity

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What is a limitation of using L-dopa for Parkinson's disease?
 
  a. It only helps those who are in the later stages.
 b. It does not cross the blood-brain barrier.
 c. It can contribute to a greater loss of dopamine neurons.
 d. It blocks glutamate receptors.

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A(n) ____ investigates the chemical reactions in the brain.
 
  a. neurochemist
 b. psychophysiologist
 c. comparative psychologist
 d. neurologist


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

c

Answer to Question 2

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Reply #2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thank you


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