Which One of the Following Diseases Is a Progressive Degenerative

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following diseases is a progressive degenerative disorder caused by destruction of dopamine-releasing neurons in the brain that coordinate muscle movement?

• A) Alzheimer's disease
• B) epilepsy
• C) encephalitis
• D) Parkinson's disease
• E) rabies

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