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AEWBW

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Which treatment has the best utility for Parkinson's disease currently?
 
  a. L-DOPA administration
  b. implantation of fetal substantia nigra cells
  c. deep brain stimulation implants
  d. lesioning of the globus pallidus

Question 2

In Huntington's disease, damage to _________ neurons in the putamen removes some inhibitory control exerted on the premotor and supplementary motor areas of the frontal cortex, leading to involuntary movements.
 
  a. glutamatergic
  b. GABAergic
  c. cholinergic
  d. dopaminergic


ngr69

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

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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