Which of the Following Illnesses Is Caused by a Deficiency

question 205

Multiple Choice

Which of the following illnesses is caused by a deficiency of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain?

• A) phenylketonuria (PKU)
• B) Parkinson's disease
• C) stroke
• D) Korsakoff's syndrome

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Definitions:

Insulin

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells, essential for energy production.

Pancreatic Beta Cells

Pancreatic beta cells are cells located in the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas that produce and release insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.

Thyroid Hormone

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that regulates metabolism, energy generation, and growth and development in the body.

Anterior Pituitary

The anterior, glandular lobe of the pituitary gland; functions as a classical endocrine gland; secretes growth hormone, prolactin, melanocyte-stimulating hormone, and several tropic hormones. Compare with posterior pituitary.