Asked by
Sergio Varela
on Oct 23, 2024Verified
Biological psychologists explain Parkinson's disease in terms of
A) deficiency of a particular neurotransmitter.
B) lack of proper maturation of the corpus callosum.
C) a vitamin deficiency that affects nerve conduction.
D) fluctuating speeds of action potential
Neurotransmitter
Chemical compounds responsible for conveying messages from one neuron to another across synapses within the nervous system.
Parkinson's Disease
A degenerative neurological disorder that affects movement, causing tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination.
Corpus Callosum
A thick band of nerve fibers that connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain, facilitating communication between the two sides.
- Discover the treatments and acquire knowledge about the mechanisms to manage Parkinson's disease.
- Analyze the significance of specific neurotransmitters in the nervous system's functionality and in the etiology of neurological conditions.
Verified Answer
JR
Learning Objectives
- Discover the treatments and acquire knowledge about the mechanisms to manage Parkinson's disease.
- Analyze the significance of specific neurotransmitters in the nervous system's functionality and in the etiology of neurological conditions.