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debasdf

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Administration of ________ may prevent the further development of Parkinson's disease. .
 
  A) L-DOPA
  B) deprenyl
  C) MPTP
  D) L-DOPA
  E) hydrogen peroxide

Question 2

Which of the following represents a current therapy for Parkinson's disease?
 
  A) stereotaxically guided destruction of the internal division of the globus pallidus
  B) administration of an immune factor against -amyloid
  C) administration of amphetamine or cocaine
  D) stereotaxically guided destruction of the internal division of the primary motor cortex
  E) administration of haloperidol



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Rationale: Administration of deprenyl may prevent the further development of Parkinson's disease.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A



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