Martha has recently developed a slight tremor in her hands and, when she visits the doctor, he prescribes her a medication that will indirectly increase the amount of dopamine she produces. Given what you know about the diseases that can impact the nervous system, with what disease Martha was most likely diagnosed with?

A. Alzheimer's disease
B. Parkinson's disease
C. Multiple Sclerosis
D. Schizophrenia


Answer: B

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