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The relationship between schizophrenia and Parkinson’s disease is that
(A) both are caused by too little dopamine.
(B) both are treated by antipsychotic drugs.
(C) both can be caused by excessive use of amphetamines.
(D) schizophrenia is associated with too much dopamine and Parkinson’s with too little.
(E) Parkinson’s is associated with too much dopamine and schizophrenia with too little.
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(D) schizophrenia is associated with too much dopamine and Parkinson’s with too little.
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Schizophrenia is associated with high levels of dopamine and Parkinson’s disease with low levels of dopamine. Schizophrenia is often treated with antipsychotic drugs. Excessive use of amphetamines is associated with both high levels of dopamine and schizophrenic-like symptoms.
Posted : 16/03/2024 2:06 pm