Psychology & Sociology · Mr. Pankow: Behavior & Behavior Change

Question

The brains of individuals with parkinsons exhibit ____

Answer

The brains of individuals with parkinsons exhibit deterioration of the substantia nigra, which is used to produce dopamine
remember from the earlier cards, substantia nigra dopamine is associated with motor function and purposeful movement. (the other regions that produce dopamine are the arcuate nucleus and VTA but that dont matter rn)
ARE YOU MAKING THE CONNECTIONS NOW ON WHY SUBSTANTIA NIGRA DETERIORATION RESULTS IN THE PARKINSONS SYMPTOMS

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