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Parkinson's disease is the result of
 A) excess production of GABA by neurons in the basal nuclei.
  B) decreased levels of acetylcholine from neurons in the substantia nigra.
  C) inadequate production of dopamine by substantia nigra neurons.
  D) hyperactivity of the limbic system.
  E) weak response of the red nuclei of the mesencephalon.

Question 2

The region of the brain responsible for predicting the consequence of events or actions is the
 A) prefrontal cerebral cortex.
  B) occipital association cortex.
  C) reticular formation.
  D) temporal lobe.
  E) premotor cortex.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A





 

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