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krzymel

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Parkinson's disease involves the degeneration of neurons within the ________ DA system.
 
  A) nigrostriatal
  B) mesocortical
  C) hypothalamocortical
  D) mesolimbic
  E) retinal-suprachiasmatic

Question 2

________ causes pupil dilation by blocking ________ receptors.
 
  A) Cocaine; dopaminergic
  B) Atropine; muscarinic
  C) Curare; muscarinic
  D) Belladona; adrenergic
  E) Muscarine; nicotinic


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

Answer: A
Rationale: Parkinson's disease involves the degeneration of neurons within nigrostriatal dopamine system.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Rationale: Atropine causes pupil dilation by blocking muscarinic receptors.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 22, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jun 22, 2018
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