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Mayra Valet don
on Dec 01, 2024
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Paul is investigating how an increasing loss of dopamine in the substantia nigra produces motor deficits typical to that observed in patients with Parkinson's disorder. He is most likely to use which of the following techniques?
A) brain lesion procedures
B) electroencephalogram or EEG
C) an MRI
D) a PET scanner
Substantia Nigra
A region of the midbrain involved in the control of movement and implicated in neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's disease.
Parkinson's Disorder
A neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor system symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and bradykinesia, as a result of dopamine-producing neuron loss.
Dopamine
A neurotransmitter involved in regulating mood, motivation, pleasure, and reward pathways in the brain, often associated with learning and addiction.
- Gain an understanding of the core principles and practical uses of brain-imaging techniques.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the core principles and practical uses of brain-imaging techniques.