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What would happen if you had damage to the brainstem affecting the substantial nigra? O You would not be able to sense touch in your body O You would not be able to hear Your brain would not respond to nicotine Your brain would not produce enough dopamine

What would happen if you had damage to the brainstem affecting the substantial nigra? O You would not be able to sense touch in your body O You would not be able to hear Your brain would not respond to nicotine Your brain would not produce enough dopamine

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
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### Understanding the Role of the Substantia Nigra in Brain Function **Question: What would happen if you had damage to the brainstem affecting the substania nigra?** 1. **You would not be able to sense touch in your body** 2. **You would not be able to hear** 3. **Your brain would not respond to nicotine** 4. **Your brain would not produce enough dopamine** The substantia nigra is a critical area within the brainstem that plays a vital role in movement control and dopamine production. Damage to this area can lead to a significant reduction in the production of dopamine, which is a crucial neurotransmitter involved in many brain functions, including motor control and reward systems. Understanding this can help in the study of neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, where the degeneration of the substantia nigra is a characteristic feature.
Transcribed Image Text:### Understanding the Role of the Substantia Nigra in Brain Function **Question: What would happen if you had damage to the brainstem affecting the substania nigra?** 1. **You would not be able to sense touch in your body** 2. **You would not be able to hear** 3. **Your brain would not respond to nicotine** 4. **Your brain would not produce enough dopamine** The substantia nigra is a critical area within the brainstem that plays a vital role in movement control and dopamine production. Damage to this area can lead to a significant reduction in the production of dopamine, which is a crucial neurotransmitter involved in many brain functions, including motor control and reward systems. Understanding this can help in the study of neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, where the degeneration of the substantia nigra is a characteristic feature.
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