Which of the following neuroanatomical structures is most adversely affected in Parkinson's disease?

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The question is asking which neuroanatomical structure is most adversely affected by Parkinson's disease. This requires knowledge of neurological conditions and their impact on brain structures.

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Parkinson's disease primarily affects the substantia nigra, where there is a loss of dopaminergic neurons leading to reduced dopamine production, which is crucial for motor control.

Tips

A common mistake is confusing associated symptoms and regions (like the basal ganglia) with the primarily affected structure, which is the substantia nigra.

Sources

• Parkinson Disease: Practice Essentials, Background, Anatomy - emedicine.medscape.com
• Parkinson Disease (PD) - Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders - merckmanuals.com