Illustration showing degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra of the midbrain. At top is a normal substantia nigra at bottom is a diminished substantia nigra. Degeneration of this structure is characteristic of Parkinson's disease.

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Illustration showing degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra of the midbrain. At top is a normal substantia nigra at bottom is a diminished substantia nigra. Degeneration of this structure is characteristic of Parkinson's disease.

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