Neurology of Parkinson's Disease

Neurology of Parkinson's Disease

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What is the primary function of the vestibulocerebellum?

Controlling equilibrium and sending information to the brain stem centers

Which part of the cerebellum receives information from the peripheral parts of the body and the spinal cord?

Spinocerebellum

What is the consequence of cerebellar damage on equilibrium?

Dysequilibria

What is the term for the inability to predict distance to objects and movement with appropriate force?

<p>Dysmetria</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the test used to check for dysmetria?

<p>Finger-to-nose probe</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the speech disturbance caused by cerebellar damage?

<p>Dysarthria</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the inability to switch fast from one movement to the other?

<p>Dysdiadochokinesia</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the tremor that occurs when a person tries to move their extremities?

<p>Intention tremor</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of cerebellar damage on muscle tone?

<p>Decreased muscle tone</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the oscillation of the eyeball caused by cerebellar damage?

<p>Nystagmus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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