Name the chemical whose deficiency causes Parkinson’s disease while excess produces schizophrenia.

Dopamine

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Acetylcholine

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Endorphins

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Glycine

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Solution

The correct option is A
Dopamine

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter which causes Parkinson’s disease under deficiency and causes Schizophrenia if dopamine activity increases.

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