Why is L-dopa a useful therapy for patients with Parkinson's disease?
A) It prevents overstimulation of excitatory synapses.
B) It blocks reuptake of serotonin.
C) It provides fuel to brain areas that cannot use glucose.
D) The brain converts it to dopamine.
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