Parkinson's disease (characterized by tremors and progressive rigidity of limbs) is caused by degeneration of brain neurons that are involved in movement control and make use of neurotransmitter
- acetylcholine
- norepinephrine
- dopamine
- GABA
Answer
(3) dopamine
Solution
Parkinson's disease is caused by degeneration of neurons of the substantia nigra (midbrain) that project to the basal ganglia and control movement.
These neurons release dopamine as their neurotransmitter, and its loss leads to tremors, muscular rigidity and slow movement.
∴ The neurotransmitter is dopamine.
Answer: (3)