In Parkinson's disease, a loss of cells that produce _______________ is responsible for tremors and muscle rigidity.
A) acetylcholine
B) dopamine
C) GABA
D) glutamate

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Parkinson's disease is characterized by a loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra region of the brain, which leads to a deficiency of dopamine. This deficiency is responsible for the motor symptoms of the disease, such as tremors and muscle rigidity.

In Parkinson's Disease, a Loss of Cells That Produce _______________