"If a person receives the chemical L-dopa, a precursor of dopamine, it reduces the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. However, L-d

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"If a person receives the chemical L-dopa, a precursor of dopamine, it reduces the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. However, L-d

opa may increase symptoms of schizophrenia. What might one reasonably conclude from this?

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ddd [48] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-03T20:40:18+03:00

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One can logically and reasonably conclude that excessive dopamine could lead to schizophrenic symptoms.

Explanation:

The chemical L-dopa which is known chemically as l-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine or levadopa is a type of amino acid that is part of the biology of living things.

The Chemical Formula is C9H11NO4.

L-dopa is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease which is caused by loss of dopamine neurons.

However, this same l-dopa is may increase schizophrenia symptoms, which could rationally mean that excessive dopamine could lead to schizophrenic symptoms.