After assessing Nalini's brain, her physician comments, "You have significantly reduced amounts of dopamine in your midbrain." Since she is a nurse, Nalini would most likely suspect that she has

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Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder that is caused by a reduction in dopamine production in the brain. Symptoms include tremors, stiffness, difficulty initiating movement, and balance problems. Although the physician did not explicitly mention Parkinson's disease, the reduced dopamine levels are a hallmark feature of the condition. Huntington's disease is a genetic disorder that affects movement and cognition; Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects memory and other cognitive functions; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a respiratory condition that affects breathing. None of these conditions are associated with dopamine deficits.

After Assessing Nalini's Brain, Her Physician Comments, "You Have Significantly