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What is the primary function of the basal ganglia in the brain?
What is the primary function of the basal ganglia in the brain?
What is the main difference between improving motor disability and lessening motor complications in Parkinson's disease?
What is the main difference between improving motor disability and lessening motor complications in Parkinson's disease?
What is the result of the breakdown of dopamine by the enzyme MAO in Parkinson's disease?
What is the result of the breakdown of dopamine by the enzyme MAO in Parkinson's disease?
What is the role of the substantia nigra in the basal ganglia?
What is the role of the substantia nigra in the basal ganglia?
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What is oxidative stress in the context of Parkinson's disease?
What is oxidative stress in the context of Parkinson's disease?
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What is the primary goal of medications like levodopa in Parkinson's disease?
What is the primary goal of medications like levodopa in Parkinson's disease?
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