The Nigrostriatal Dopamine System Is Located in Part of the Midbrain

question 65

True/False

The nigrostriatal dopamine system is located in part of the midbrain known as the substantia nigra and is degenerated in the disease myasthenia gravis.

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Definitions:

Pinpoint Hemorrhages

Small, round spots that appear on the skin as a result of bleeding under the surface, often associated with various medical conditions.

Bleeding Disorders

A group of conditions that affect the blood's ability to clot properly, leading to excessive or prolonged bleeding.

Diameter

A straight line passing from side to side through the center of a body or figure, especially a circle or sphere, and terminating at the circumference or surface.

Macules

Flat, distinct, discolored areas of skin that do not involve any change in the texture or thickness of the skin.