A 45-year-old male was previously diagnosed with Parkinson disease.He has impaired fine repetitive motor movements.Which of the following areas does the nurse suspect is most likely damaged?
A) Basal ganglia
B) Prefrontal area
C) Hippocampus
D) Temporal lobe

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The basal ganglia system is believed to exert a stabilizing effect on motor movements.Parkinson disease and Huntington disease are conditions associated with defects of the basal ganglia.They are characterized by various involuntary or exaggerated motor movements.
It is the basal ganglia system,not the prefrontal area,that is affected in Parkinson disease.
It is the basal ganglia system,not the hippocampus,that is affected in Parkinson disease.
It is the basal ganglia system,not the temporal lobe,that is affected in Parkinson disease.

A 45-Year-Old Male Was Previously Diagnosed with Parkinson Disease