Why Are the Dramatic Improvements with L-DOPA Often Short-Lived for Parkinson's

question 72

Multiple Choice

Why are the dramatic improvements with L-DOPA often short-lived for Parkinson's patients?

• A) Eventually the neurons are unable to synthesize dopamine.
• B) Though production of dopamine increases, overall too many neurons die off.
• C) L-DOPA ceases to eliminate the overproduction of dopamine.
• D) Over time L-DOPA becomes toxic to neurons.

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