In fetal tissue implant, dopamine is released by the transplanted cell during treatment of which of the following disease?
A
Parkinson's disease
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B
Alzheimer's disease
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C
Huntington's disease
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D
All of the above
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Solution
The correct option is A Parkinson's disease Parkinson's disease is a type of neurodegenerative disorder in which the neurons have degenerated. These neurons are responsible for the production of the neurotransmitter dopamine. There are certain cells which can produce the neurotransmitter dopamine like the adrenal gland and fetal nerve cells. The fetal nerve cells can be transplanted to the infected person to treat the disorder.