A deficiency of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the basal nuclei causes

a. schizophrenia
b. epilepsy
c. Parkinson's disease
d. depression
e. aphasia


C

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A. adrenal gland B. thymus C. parathyroid gland D. thyroid gland E. pancreas

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