Which of the following might cause a patient to experience anxiety, hallucinations, and lack of muscle tone?
A) loss of GABA releasing neurons in the basal ganglia
B) Parkinson's disease
C) lesion of the putamen
D) L-dopa overdose

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L-dopa overdose can lead to excessive dopamine levels in the brain, leading to symptoms such as anxiety, hallucinations, and lack of muscle tone. Loss of GABA releasing neurons in the basal ganglia, Parkinson's disease, and lesions of the putamen may not necessarily cause all of these specific symptoms.

Which of the Following Might Cause a Patient to Experience