Neuroleptic medications can produce tardive dyskinesia, a permanent motor disturbance of the __________. Tardive dyskinesia may reflect the restructuring of neural systems involving the neurotransmitter _________.
A) hands and feet; serotonin
B) hands and feet; dopamine
C) mouth and tongue; serotonin
D) mouth and tongue; dopamine

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Tardive dyskinesia primarily affects the mouth and tongue, resulting in involuntary movements and muscle control issues. This condition is often caused by alterations in the dopamine system, as neuroleptic medications can disrupt dopamine levels in the brain.

Neuroleptic Medications Can Produce Tardive Dyskinesia, a Permanent Motor Disturbance