During the Proliferative Phase of Diabetic Retinopathy, New Blood Vessels

question 27

True/False

During the proliferative phase of diabetic retinopathy, new blood vessels are being synthesized but they are weak and tend to leak.

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Definitions:

Small-molecule Transmitters

Neurochemicals that serve as neurotransmitters, typically involving substances like amino acids, monoamines, and acetylcholine to facilitate neuronal communication.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across the synapse from one neuron to another, influencing various functions and processes within the body and brain.

L-Dopa

A precursor to dopamine used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and dopamine-responsive dystonias, as it is capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier.

Parkinson Disease

Parkinson's Disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor symptoms such as tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia, due to the loss of dopamine-producing neurons.