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How does parkinson's effect the muscle and skeletal system?

Q: how does parkinson's effect the muscle and skeletal system?

Parkinson: Parkinson shows tremor, rigidity &amp; hypokynesias (slow movement). The slowing is due to depletion of Dopamine content in the nervous system.

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Parkinson: Parkinson shows tremor, rigidity & hypokynesias (slow movement). The slowing is due to depletion of Dopamine content in the nervous system.

Answered 4/16/2015

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How does parkinson's effect the muscle and skeletal system?

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