In persons with Parkinson's disease,there is a deficit of dopamine production in the _____,which affects the functioning of the _____ in the basal ganglia.
A)pituitary gland;striatum
B)substantia nigra;striatum
C)pituitary gland;substantia nigra
D)striatum;substantia nigra

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Parkinson's disease is characterized by the loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra, which leads to a reduction in dopamine production. The striatum is a key part of the basal ganglia, which is responsible for controlling movement. The lack of dopamine in the striatum caused by the deficit in the substantia nigra affects the functionality of the basal ganglia, leading to the motor symptoms observed in Parkinson's disease. The pituitary gland is not directly involved in Parkinson's disease.

In Persons with Parkinson's Disease,there Is a Deficit of Dopamine