Which Disorder Involves a Reduction in the Number of Dopaminergic

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which disorder involves a reduction in the number of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta that control activity in the basal ganglia?

• A) transcranial deficit
• B) Parkinson's disease
• C) Huntington's disease
• D) apraxia

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