Parkinson disease is a progressive loss of motor function due to the degeneration of specific neurons. These neurons secrete an inhibitory neurotransmitter that prevents excessive activity in motor centers of the brain

What neurotransmitter is this?
A) Acetylcholine
B) Dopamine
C) GABA
D) Serotonin
E) Glutamate


B

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