This midbrain structure plays a central role in the development of Parkinson's disease.
A) the reticular formation
B) the substantia nigra
C) the thalamus
D) the hypothalamus

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The substantia nigra is a midbrain structure that plays a central role in the development of Parkinson's disease. In Parkinson's disease, the dopamine-producing neurons in the substantia nigra progressively degenerate, leading to a deficiency in dopamine in the brain and the characteristic motor symptoms associated with the disease.

This Midbrain Structure Plays a Central Role in the Development