Which of the following statements about Parkinson's disease is accurate?
A) All dopamine neurons are affected by Parkinson's disease.
B) Dopamine neurons in the mesolimbic system are affected by Parkinson's disease.
C) If calcium is involved in regulating the spontaneous activity of dopamine cells, these cells are more affected by Parkinson's disease.
D) Parkinson's disease is reversible.
E) Parkinson's disease is not degenerative.

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The statement that if calcium is involved in regulating the spontaneous activity of dopamine cells, these cells are more affected by Parkinson's disease is accurate. The other choices are incorrect. A is incorrect because not all dopamine neurons are affected by Parkinson's disease; only those in a specific area called the substantia nigra are affected. B is incorrect because the mesolimbic system is not primarily affected by Parkinson's disease. D is incorrect because Parkinson's disease is not reversible. E is incorrect because Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disease that worsens over time.

Which of the Following Statements About Parkinson's Disease Is Accurate