A nurse understands that the pathophysiology of Parkinson's Disease includes which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A) A deficiency of the neurotransmitter dopamine
B) An inability of the neurons to absorb dopamine
C) A reduction of dopamine receptors
D) An accumulation of Lewy Bodies, especially in the basal ganglia
E) The presence of neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques in the brain
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