Which of the Following Is a Widely Used Treatment for Parkinson's

question 149

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a widely used treatment for Parkinson's disease?

• A) a strict diet that contains little or no phenylalanine
• B) L-DOPA, a chemical that the brain converts into dopamine
• C) a surgical operation that cuts the corpus callosum
• D) massive doses of vitamin B-1 (thiamine)

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