The majority of Parkinson's patients treated with L-dopa show ______.
A) steady improvement and eventual recovery
B) stabilization of functioning with few further declines
C) temporary improvement followed by gradual deterioration
D) temporary improvement followed by rapid deterioration

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The majority of Parkinson's patients treated with L-dopa show temporary improvement followed by gradual deterioration. This is known as the "wearing-off" phenomenon, where the medication becomes less effective over time and the symptoms gradually worsen.

The Majority of Parkinson's Patients Treated with L-Dopa Show ______