Is Music the Language of the Universe? with Daniel Levitin
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Dopamine's Role in Movement and Pleasure
Parkinson's disease results from the degradation of cells within the basal ganglia, which are crucial for movement coordination and are linked to the brain's internal clock. Dopamine, a vital neurochemical, plays different roles throughout the brain. It is associated with pleasure in the limbic system and is essential for maintaining movement and synchronization of motor circuits. In Parkinson's, the loss of dopamine leads to symptoms like shuffling gait and ultimately can result in significant mobility issues, necessitating treatments like el-dopa to promote dopamine production.
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