Which neurotransmitter deficiency is primarily responsible for the motor symptoms of Parkinson disease?
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Correct answer: Dopamine
Parkinson disease is mainly caused by degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra. This leads to decreased dopamine levels in the striatum, resulting in motor symptoms such as tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia.
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