A unique genetic cause of Parkinson's disease has been traced to
a. a dominant mutation of a gene on chromosome 4.
b. overproduction of GABA within the caudate nucleus.
c. a recessive gene located on chromosome 8.
d. a loss of cholinergic neurons within the frontal cortex.
e. overproduction of dopamine within the basal ganglia.
Question 2
Loss of dopaminergic neurons and the associated decreased activation of the supplementary motor area result in
a. akinesia.
b. akinetopsia.
c. anomia.
d. ageusia.
e. atonia.
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