To cure Parkinson's disease, dopamine producing cells, could be grafted directly into the brain as a:
Correct answer: B. Transplant therapy
- A. Gene therapy
- B. Transplant therapy
- C. Chemotherapy
- D. Radiation therapy
Explanation
In Parkinson's disease, dopamine-producing cells can be directly transplanted into brain to restore dopamine levels, which is known as transplant therapy.
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