
Human Physiology
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Author: Fox, Stuart Ira
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Chapter 7, Problem 13aCP
Summary Introduction
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Relationship between dopaminergic neurons, Parkinson’s disease and Schizophrenia.
Introduction:
Dopaminergic neurons are the neurons that employ dopamine as a neurotransmitter. These neuronal cells are located in the midbrain. Drugs that are addictive in nature lead to the activity of dopaminergic neurons in the midbrain.
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