Although L-DOPA Does Have Some Beneficial Effects, It Is Not

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Multiple Choice

Although L-DOPA does have some beneficial effects, it is not a solution to the problem of Parkinson's disease because it

• A) typically becomes less and less therapeutically effective with use.
• B) is too expensive.
• C) can be safely administered to only a small proportion of patients.
• D) is unstable at room temperature.
• E) does not pass through the blood-brain barrier.

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