This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Parkinson's disease has been traced to A) overproduction of dopamine within the basal ganglia. ... (Read 59 times)

Engineer

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 527
on: Jun 22, 2018
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.

Question 2

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.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

kilada

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 311
Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


Engineer

  • Member
  • Posts: 527
Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

xiaomengxian

  • Member
  • Posts: 311
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Medication errors are three times higher among children and infants than with adults.

Did you know?

Egg cells are about the size of a grain of sand. They are formed inside of a female's ovaries before she is even born.

Did you know?

Approximately one in four people diagnosed with diabetes will develop foot problems. Of these, about one-third will require lower extremity amputation.

Did you know?

Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.

Did you know?

Drug abusers experience the following scenario: The pleasure given by their drug (or drugs) of choice is so strong that it is difficult to eradicate even after years of staying away from the substances involved. Certain triggers may cause a drug abuser to relapse. Research shows that long-term drug abuse results in significant changes in brain function that persist long after an individual stops using drugs. It is most important to realize that the same is true of not just illegal substances but alcohol and tobacco as well.

Photograph of the flea that transmits Yersinia pestis to cause bubonic plague, called the oriental r Photograph of the flea that transmits Yersinia pestis to cause bubonic plague, called the oriental r
Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease.
Dopamine Transporters, Methamphetamine Abuse, and Parkinson’s Disease Dopamine Transporters, Methamphetamine Abuse, and Parkinson’s Disease
Inverse Relation Between IQ and Disease. Could this explain the Flynn effect? Inverse Relation Between IQ and Disease. Could this explain the Flynn effect?
Drugs for Peptic Ulcer Disease Drugs for Peptic Ulcer Disease
Drugs Used in the Treatment of Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) and GERD Drugs Used in the Treatment of Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) and GERD
Video: Simple Diffusion - Ion transport

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library