The symptoms of the "sleeping sickness" that arose during World War I are caused by lesions to the:
A) putamen.
B) globus pallidus.
C) substantia nigra.
D) amygdala.

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The symptoms of sleeping sickness, also known as encephalitis lethargica, are caused by inflammation and damage to the substantia nigra in the midbrain. This region is involved in the regulation of movement, among other functions. Damage to the substantia nigra can lead to symptoms such as rigidity, tremors, and akinesia (lack of movement).

The Symptoms of the "Sleeping Sickness" That Arose During World