Which Statement Explains How the Lack of Dopamine Physiologically Affects

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which statement explains how the lack of dopamine physiologically affects those individuals suffering from Parkinson disease?

• A) Without dopamine, the excitatory effects of acetylcholine are not restrained, thus postural muscles are overstimulated.
• B) Without dopamine, the excitatory effects of acetylcholine are inhibited, thus relaxing postural muscles.
• C) Without dopamine, the inhibitory effects of acetylcholine are not restrained, thus postural muscles are overstimulated.
• D) Without dopamine, the inhibitory effects of acetylcholine are restrained, thus relaxing postural muscles.

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