Abnormal alpha-synuclein (AL-fuh-sin-NEW-clee-in) proteins known as Lewy ("Louie") bodies were first discovered in patients suffering from this disease. This disease is caused by damage to the pars compacta (PARZ kom-PACK-tuh) of the substantia nigra (sub-STAN-shuh NY-gruh), which is part of the basal ganglia. This disease results in less active dopamine pathways in the brain, which is why it is sometimes treated with L-dopa. For 10 points, name this neural disease that results in a loss of moto
Abnormal alpha-synuclein (AL-fuh-sin-NEW-clee-in) proteins known as Lewy ("Louie") bodies were first discovered in patients suffering from this disease. This disease is caused by damage to the pars compacta (PARZ kom-PACK-tuh) of the substantia nigra (sub-STAN-shuh NY-gruh), which is part of the basal ganglia. This disease results in less active dopamine pathways in the brain, which is why it is sometimes treated with L-dopa. For 10 points, name this neural disease that results in a loss of motor skill, often causing tremor and rigidity in muscles.
Abnormal alpha-synuclein (AL-fuh-sin-NEW-clee-in) proteins known as Lewy ("Louie") bodies were first discovered in patients suffering from this disease.
{Parkinson's} Disease