Degeneration of the dopamine-releasing neurons of the _________is the ultimate cause of Parkinson's disease.
A) red nucleus
B) internal capsule
C) reticular formation
D) substantia nigra

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Parkinson's disease is caused by the degeneration of dopamine-producing neurons in the substantia nigra, which is located in the midbrain. The loss of these neurons leads to a shortage of dopamine in the brain and affects movement control.

Degeneration of the Dopamine-Releasing Neurons of the _________Is the Ultimate