What is the main purpose of the drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease?
A) Adjust the balance of neurotransmitters.
B) Make the catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitors work better.
C) Substitute monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) for dopamine agonists.
D) Increase the actions of acetylcholine in the brain.
A
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Drugs used in Parkinson's disease increase levels of dopamine (levodopa, dopamine agonists, monoamine oxidase [MAO] inhibitors, COMT inhibitors) or inhibit the actions of acetylcholine (i.e., anticholinergic agents) in the brain. Thus, the drugs help adjust the balance of neurotransmitters.
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