Question

Martha has recently developed a slight tremor in her hands and, when she visits the doctor, he prescribes her a medication that will indirectly increase the amount of dopamine she produces. Given what you know about the diseases that can impact the nervous system, with what disease Martha was most likely diagnosed with?

a. Parkinson's disease
b. Alzheimer's disease
c. Multiple Sclerosis
d. Schizophrenia

Answer 1

a. Parkinson's disease

Answer 2

Are you sure?

Answer 3

Yes, I am sure. In Parkinson's disease, there is a loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain, which leads to symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with movement. The medication prescribed by the doctor that indirectly increases dopamine production is a common treatment for Parkinson's disease.