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.
⇒ Loss of dopamine leads to tremors, muscular rigidity and slow movement.
∴ The neurotransmitter is dopamine.
Answer: (3)