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What are the main symptoms of Parkinson’s disease?
What are the main symptoms of Parkinson’s disease?
- Resting tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity, and postural instability (correct)
- Memory loss, confusion, fever, and chest pain
- Muscle weakness, headache, dizziness, and joint pain
- Nausea, blurred vision, fatigue, and shortness of breath
Which brain regions are predominantly affected in Parkinson’s disease?
Which brain regions are predominantly affected in Parkinson’s disease?
- Frontal lobe and parietal lobe
- Cerebellum and hippocampus
- Substantia nigra pars compacta and corpus striatum (correct)
- Occipital lobe and temporal lobe
What is the primary cause of Parkinson’s disease?
What is the primary cause of Parkinson’s disease?
- Progressive dysfunction and cell death of dopaminergic neurons (correct)
- Bacterial invasion of the brain
- Fungal overgrowth in the nervous system
- Viral infection
Which factor is identified as the most prominent risk factor for developing Parkinson’s disease?
Which factor is identified as the most prominent risk factor for developing Parkinson’s disease?
In addition to movement symptoms, what other conditions can Parkinson’s disease patients suffer from?
In addition to movement symptoms, what other conditions can Parkinson’s disease patients suffer from?
Which brain neurotransmitter is deficient in Parkinson’s disease due to the dysfunction of specific neurons?
Which brain neurotransmitter is deficient in Parkinson’s disease due to the dysfunction of specific neurons?
What is the main characteristic symptom of Parkinson's disease?
What is the main characteristic symptom of Parkinson's disease?
Which brain region is primarily affected in Parkinson’s disease?
Which brain region is primarily affected in Parkinson’s disease?
What is the result of progressive dysfunction and cell death of dopaminergic neurons in Parkinson’s disease?
What is the result of progressive dysfunction and cell death of dopaminergic neurons in Parkinson’s disease?
Aside from motor symptoms, what other psychiatric condition can Parkinson’s disease patients frequently experience?
Aside from motor symptoms, what other psychiatric condition can Parkinson’s disease patients frequently experience?
Which neurological disorder involves slow initiation and paucity of voluntary movements as one of its main symptoms?
Which neurological disorder involves slow initiation and paucity of voluntary movements as one of its main symptoms?
What is a common cognitive problem that some Parkinson’s disease patients may experience?
What is a common cognitive problem that some Parkinson’s disease patients may experience?
Which part of the brain plays a significant role in motor control and is affected in Parkinson’s disease?
Which part of the brain plays a significant role in motor control and is affected in Parkinson’s disease?
What factor is considered the primary risk factor for developing Parkinson’s disease?
What factor is considered the primary risk factor for developing Parkinson’s disease?
