A resident with Parkinson's disease exhibits tremors at rest and muscle rigidity. These symptoms result from degeneration of neurons in which area of the brain?

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AHippocampus in the temporal lobe
BSubstantia nigra in the basal ganglia
CCerebellum in the posterior fossa
DFrontal lobe cortex

✓ Correct answer: B. Substantia nigra in the basal ganglia Parkinson's disease is caused by degeneration of dopamine-producing neurons in the substantia nigra, part of the basal ganglia. This dopamine deficiency leads to the characteristic tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia seen in Parkinson's disease.

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