Impaired balance and uncontrolled tremors of Parkinson's disease is correlated with which neurotransmitter?
A) Glutamate
B) Acetylcholine
C) Dopamine
D) Serotonin
C
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The impaired balance and uncontrolled tremors of Parkinson's disease have been linked with low levels of dopamine. The other neurotransmitters have not been implicated in Parkinson's disease in this manner.
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