In treating Parkinson's disease,fetal brain tissue:
A) can take the place of myelin
B) can produce acetylcholine
C) can make new connections in the patient's brain
D) has little effect

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Fetal brain tissue has been used in Parkinson's disease treatment to provide new cells to make connections in the patient's brain. These cells can produce dopamine, which is depleted in Parkinson's disease. However, this treatment is not widely used anymore due to ethical concerns and the availability of alternative treatments.

In Treating Parkinson's Disease,fetal Brain Tissue