Rudy has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. He will have damage to his ____ neurons in the _______.
A) serotonin; substantia nigra
B) dopamine; substantia nigra
C) norepinephrine; cerebellum
D) dopamine; cerebellum

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Parkinson's disease is caused by the degeneration of dopamine neurons in the substantia nigra, which leads to a decrease in dopamine levels in the brain. This decrease in dopamine affects the control of movement and can result in the tremors, stiffness, and other motor symptoms characteristic of the disease. The other options listed do not correspond to the pathology of Parkinson's disease.

Rudy Has Been Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease