Donovan's doctor has found that, among other symptoms, he has significantly lower activity in his basal ganglia. Donovan's doctor will likely diagnose him with

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Parkinson's disease is known to be characterized by significantly lower activity in the basal ganglia, a group of brain structures that play an important role in motor control. Alzheimer's disease primarily affects memory, while Huntington's disease is caused by a genetic mutation and manifests with a wide range of symptoms, including movement and cognitive difficulties. Muscular dystrophy is a genetic disorder that affects muscle function, but does not typically involve the basal ganglia.

Donovan's Doctor Has Found That, Among Other Symptoms, He Has