Centrally acting anticholinergics used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease control symptoms by:
1. blocking cholinergic receptors.
2. activating dopamine receptors.
3. preventing the destruction of dopamine in the central nervous system.
4. increasing the synthesis of dopamine.
Correct Answer: 1
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