Central Nervous System Pathways and Syndromes
Q: Which condition is caused by syphilis and results in the destruction of nerve fibers at the posterior root entrance?
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The prevailing theory for tardive dyskinesia (TD) is supersensitivity of postsynaptic dopamine D2 receptors in the striatum due to chronic blockade by antipsychotics. When the drug is withdrawn or dose reduced, this supersensitivity leads to excessive dopaminergic signaling and involuntary movements.
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