Damage to the substantia nigra would be expected to produce
a. difficulty in color perception.
b. changes in appetite leading to anorexia.
c. difficulties in visual tasks.
d. Parkinson-like motor symptoms.
e. problems in speech perception.
Answer: d. Parkinson-like motor symptoms.
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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