Degeneration of the dopamine-releasing neurons of the ________ is the ultimate cause of Parkinson's disease.
A) reticular formation
B) internal capsule
C) substantia nigra
D) red nucleus

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The substantia nigra is responsible for producing dopamine, a neurotransmitter that helps control movement. Degeneration of the dopamine-releasing neurons in the substantia nigra leads to a lack of dopamine in the brain, which is the ultimate cause of Parkinson's disease.

Degeneration of the Dopamine-Releasing Neurons of the ________ Is the Ultimate