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Parkinson's disease, listed as a CNS degeneration disorder, involves:
Options
A Immune attack on myelin sheath
B Gradual degeneration of dopamine-producing cells in the basal ganglia
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C Blood supply interruption causing tissue death
D Cancerous tumor growth in the cerebral cortex
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Parkinson's disease involves gradual degeneration of dopamine-producing cells in the basal ganglia. This leads to motor symptoms such as tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia.

Hint

This disorder involves loss of dopamine-producing neurons affecting movement control.

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Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1274 of 2214
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