Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2020
A 64-year-old woman presents with disturbed fine motor function of her fingers, marked muscle rigidity, and tremor. The neurologist diagnosed her with Parkinson's disease. What brain structures are damaged, resulting in this disease?
Answer options
- Substantia nigra
- Red nuclei
- Reticular formation
- Thalamus
- Cerebellum
Correct answer
Substantia nigra
Explanation
A 64 year old woman presents with disturbed fine motor function of her fingers, marked muscle rigidity, and tremor. The neurologist diagnosed her with Parkinson's disease. What brain structures are damaged, resulting in this disease?
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