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Which type of dementia is associated with motor symptoms such as tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia?
Which type of dementia is associated with motor symptoms such as tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia?
- Alzheimer's disease
- Parkinson's dementia (correct)
- Lewy body dementia (correct)
- Vascular dementia
Which type of dementia is characterized by a gradual decline in cognitive function due to multiple small strokes or impaired blood flow to the brain?
Which type of dementia is characterized by a gradual decline in cognitive function due to multiple small strokes or impaired blood flow to the brain?
- Vascular dementia (correct)
- Frontotemporal dementia
- Alzheimer's disease
- Lewy body dementia
Which dementia type is primarily known for affecting memory and learning abilities first?
Which dementia type is primarily known for affecting memory and learning abilities first?
- Vascular dementia
- Lewy body dementia
- Alzheimer's disease (correct)
- Parkinson's dementia
Which type of dementia may also present symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease?
Which type of dementia may also present symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease?
Which dementia type is primarily linked to changes in behavior and personality due to brain degeneration?
Which dementia type is primarily linked to changes in behavior and personality due to brain degeneration?
Flashcards
What type of dementia involves movement issues?
What type of dementia involves movement issues?
A type of dementia characterized by movement problems like tremors, stiffness, and slowness. These symptoms are caused by damage to brain cells that control movement.
Which dementia results from blood flow problems?
Which dementia results from blood flow problems?
A type of dementia that occurs due to brain damage from multiple small strokes or poor blood flow. This leads to a gradual decline in thinking and cognitive abilities.
Name the dementia that causes thinking and movement problems.
Name the dementia that causes thinking and movement problems.
A type of dementia that causes thinking and memory problems, as well as movement issues. It's often confused with Parkinson's disease.
Which dementia affects the front and temporal lobes?
Which dementia affects the front and temporal lobes?
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What is the most common type of dementia?
What is the most common type of dementia?
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Study Notes
Dementia Types and Symptoms
- Parkinson's dementia presents with motor symptoms like tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia.
- Vascular dementia results from multiple small strokes or reduced blood flow to the brain, causing a gradual decline in cognitive function.
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