If a Person Receives L-Dopa,a Precursor of Dopamine,it Reduces the Symptoms

question 169

Multiple Choice

If a person receives L-dopa,a precursor of dopamine,it reduces the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.However,L-dopa may increase symptoms of schizophrenia.What can reasonably be concluded from this?

• A) L-dopa causes schizophrenia.
• B) Excessive dopamine produces schizophrenia-like symptoms.
• C) Antipsychotic medication decreases the amount of L-dopa in the brain.
• D) Antipsychotic medication increases the amount of dopamine in the brain.

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