Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 324

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) The term substantia nigra means "dark substance."
• B) The substantia nigra contains almost all of the serotonin-producing neurons in the brain.
• C) The symptoms of Parkinson's disease are often associated with the degeneration of dopamine-producing neurons in the substantia nigra.
• D) The substantia nigra is located in the midbrain.

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