In persons with Parkinson's disease, there is a deficit of dopamine production in the _____, which affects the functioning of the _____ in the basal ganglia.

A) pituitary gland; striatum
B) substantia nigra; striatum
C) pituitary gland; substantia nigra
D) striatum; substantia nigra


B) substantia nigra; striatum

Psychology

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