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Which neurodegenerative disorder is characterized by the loss of hippocampal and cortical neurons?
Which neurodegenerative disorder is characterized by the loss of hippocampal and cortical neurons?
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Alzheimer’s disease (correct)
- Parkinson’s disease
- Huntington’s disease
What is the main characteristic of akinesia?
What is the main characteristic of akinesia?
- Freezing
- Loss of ability to move muscles in a voluntary manner (correct)
- Muscular rigidity
- Bradykinesia
Which neurodegenerative disorder is characterized by degeneration of spinal, bulbar, and cortical motor neurons?
Which neurodegenerative disorder is characterized by degeneration of spinal, bulbar, and cortical motor neurons?
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Huntington’s disease
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (correct)
- Parkinson’s disease
What are the nonmotor symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease?
What are the nonmotor symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease?
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Which neurodegenerative disorder is characterized by abnormalities in the control of movement due to the loss of neurons from structures of the basal ganglia?
Which neurodegenerative disorder is characterized by abnormalities in the control of movement due to the loss of neurons from structures of the basal ganglia?
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