Dopamine precursors and anticholinergics are all used in the management of Parkinson disease,because they
A) increase dopamine activity in the basal ganglia.
B) induce regeneration of neurons in the basal ganglia.
C) prevent progression of the disease.
D) produce excitation of basal ganglia structures.

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The mainstay of Parkinson therapy has been aimed at increasing the level of dopamine in the CNS.Anticholinergics and dopamine precursors are not related to regeneration of neurons.Preventing the progression of Parkinson disease is not the mechanism of action in medications used to treat the disease.Excitation of basal ganglia structures is not produced with dopamine precursors and anticholinergics.

Dopamine Precursors and Anticholinergics Are All Used in the Management