Which is a chronic neurologic disease caused by an imbalance in the levels of the neurotransmitters dopamine and acetylcholine in the brain?
A) Huntington's chorea
B) Parkinson's disease
C) Alzheimer's disease
D) dementia
B
Explanation: A) Huntington's chorea does not involve an imbalance in these neurotransmitters.
B) Correct!
C) Alzheimer's disease has a decreased level of acetylcholine, but dopamine is not affected.
D) Dementia is a chronic neurologic disease, but not related to neurotransmitters.
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