Gerald has developed Parkinson's disease due to deficiency of a neurotransmitter, while Al developed schizophrenia due to an excess of the same neurotransmitter. The neurotransmitter that appears responsible for both of these conditions is
A)glutamate.
B)acetylcholine.
C)serotonin.
D)dopamine.

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Dopamine is the neurotransmitter implicated in both Parkinson's disease, where its deficiency leads to the condition, and schizophrenia, where its excess is often associated with the disorder.

Gerald Has Developed Parkinson's Disease Due to Deficiency of a Neurotransmitter