Which of the following neurotransmitters is involved in Parkinson′s disease?

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Which of the following neurotransmitters is involved in Parkinson′s disease?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Dopamine is the key neurotransmitter involved in Parkinson’s disease, with its deficiency due to nigrostriatal neuron loss causing motor symptoms. While acetylcholine and glutamate are part of basal ganglia function, dopamine’s reduction is the hallmark of the disease, making 'Dopamine' the correct answer.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following antiparkinsonian drugs is an antiviral agent used in the prophylaxis of influenza A2?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following statements is correct for levodopa?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Chemical mediators in the nociceptive pathway are all of the following EXCEPT:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Indicate the narcotic analgesic, which is a natural agonist:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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