Questions and Answers
What is the primary function of the basal ganglia in the brain?
To regulate posture, muscle tone, and subconscious movements
What is the main difference between improving motor disability and lessening motor complications in Parkinson's disease?
One addresses primary symptoms, while the other addresses side effects
What is the result of the breakdown of dopamine by the enzyme MAO in Parkinson's disease?
The creation of free radicals that damage brain cells
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?
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What is the primary goal of medications like levodopa in Parkinson's disease?
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