A deficiency of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the basal nuclei will cause which of the following clinical conditions?
A)schizophrenia
B)epilepsy
C) Parkinson's disease
D) depression

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Parkinson's disease is caused by a deficiency of dopamine in the basal nuclei, leading to symptoms such as tremors and difficulty with movement control. Schizophrenia is caused by an excess of dopamine, epilepsy is not directly related to dopamine deficiency, and although depression has been linked to dopamine imbalance, it is not typically associated with deficiency in the basal nuclei specifically.

A Deficiency of the Neurotransmitter Dopamine in the Basal Nuclei