A deficiency of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the basal nuclei will cause which of these clinical conditions
A)schizophrenia
B)epilepsy
C)Parkinson's disease
D)depression

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Parkinson's disease is caused by a deficiency of dopamine in the basal nuclei, specifically the substantia nigra. This results in the characteristic symptoms of tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia. Schizophrenia is associated with an excess of dopamine activity in certain parts of the brain, while epilepsy and depression do not have a direct relationship with dopamine deficiency.

A Deficiency of the Neurotransmitter Dopamine in the Basal Nuclei