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Identify the specific brain structures, cortical areas, neurotransmitters and hormones below (20 pts).

1. Actor Michael J. Fox suffers from Parkinson’s disease. He experiences muscle rigidity, involuntary
tremors, and difficulty initiating movement. These symptoms are thought to result from degeneration of
neurons in the , an area rich in the neurotransmitter dopamine.