Individuals with Parkinson's disease are sometimes given the drug L-Dopa which decreases the symptoms of the disease by increasing levels of:
A)serotonin
B)acetylcholine
C)dopamine
D)GABA

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Parkinson's disease is characterized by a depletion of dopamine in the brain. L-Dopa is a precursor to dopamine and increases dopamine levels, thereby reducing the symptoms of the disease.

Individuals with Parkinson's Disease Are Sometimes Given the Drug L-Dopa