In Parkinson’s disease, the production of a brain chemical called dopamine
becomes irregular and inadequate, and nerve cells cannot properly transmit messages.
This results in the loss of muscle function.
A right hand, palm up, trembling at an uneven rate.
A head in profile, with the brain superimposed.
A brain circuit is indicated,
and a bright area gets larger and smaller at an irregular rate.
By providing an even, adequate supply of medication that the body converts into dopamine,
A close-up on neurons, with bright areas indicating messages firing at an uneven rate.
The neurons are flooded with small spots representing medication,
and the messages start firing more strongly and at a more even rate.
neurons are able to transmit messages, and tremors decrease.
A right hand, palm up, no longer trembling. A head in profile, with the brain superimposed.
A brain circuit is indicated, and a bright area gets larger and smaller at a regular rate.