Question

Jeremy has Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects motor skills. In addition to motor symptoms, Jeremy has noticed changes in his mood, and he feels the need to smoke more cigarettes than he used to. It is likely that Jeremy’s ________ is producing less ________ than it needs to.

Answer 1

Answer:

It is likely that Jeremy’s basal nuclei is producing less dopamine than it needs to.

Explanation:

Parkinson's disease is caused by less production of neurotransmitter dopamine from basal nuclei present in the cerebrum of the brain. Lower levels of dopamine have caused Jeremy's mental health. He needs to smoke more than earlier to fight depression caused by lower dopamine levels.  

Dopamine imbalance would also affect his balance and coordination of muscles. He would not be able to perform the routine tasks by himself.