Parkinson’s disease is caused by degeneration of brain neurons that are involved in movement control and make use of neurotransmitter _________.

GABA

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dopamine

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acetylcholine

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norepinephrine

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The correct option is B dopamine
A layer of large pigmented nerve cells in the midbrain called substantia nigra, produces dopamine and its damage is associated with Parkinson’s disease.

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