The nurse is explaining to a client the imbalance of neurotransmitters in Parkinson disease.How will the nurse describe the relationship between acetylcholine and dopamine in the area of the brain that affects balance,posture,and involuntary muscle movement?

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In Parkinson's disease, there is a decrease in dopamine production, which normally inhibits excessive movement. Acetylcholine, on the other hand, stimulates movement. The imbalance with reduced dopamine allows acetylcholine to be relatively unopposed, leading to the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

The Nurse Is Explaining to a Client the Imbalance of Neurotransmitters