Parkinson's disease (characterized by tremors and progressive rigidity of limbs) is caused by degeneration of brain neurons, that are involved in movement, control and make use of the neurotransmitter...............

Acetylcholine

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Nor epinephrine

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Dopamine

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GABA

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Solution

The correct option is C Dopamine
Parkinson's disease is a disorder of the central nervous system that affects movements, often including tremors. Nerve cell damage in the brain causes dopamine levels to drop, leading to the symptoms od Parkinson's.
So, option C is the correct option.

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