Damage to which dopaminergic (DA) system would be expected to produce muscle tremors, limb rigidity, and difficulty in movement control?
A) nigrostriatal DA system
B) hypothalamocortical DA system
C) mesocortical DA system
D) nesolimbic DA system
E) corticospinal DA system
Answer: A
Rationale: Damage to the nigrostriatal dopaminergic (DA) system would be expected to produce muscle tremors, limb rigidity, and difficulty in movement control.
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