14 Questions
What are the main symptoms of Parkinson’s disease?
Resting tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity, and postural instability
Which brain regions are predominantly affected in Parkinson’s disease?
Substantia nigra pars compacta and corpus striatum
What is the primary cause of Parkinson’s disease?
Progressive dysfunction and cell death of dopaminergic neurons
Which factor is identified as the most prominent risk factor for developing Parkinson’s disease?
Age
In addition to movement symptoms, what other conditions can Parkinson’s disease patients suffer from?
Dementia and psychiatric conditions
Which brain neurotransmitter is deficient in Parkinson’s disease due to the dysfunction of specific neurons?
Dopamine
What is the main characteristic symptom of Parkinson's disease?
Resting tremor of the hands, arms, legs, jaw, and/or face
Which brain region is primarily affected in Parkinson’s disease?
Substantia nigra pars compacta
What is the result of progressive dysfunction and cell death of dopaminergic neurons in Parkinson’s disease?
Deficiency of dopamine in the nerve pathways
Aside from motor symptoms, what other psychiatric condition can Parkinson’s disease patients frequently experience?
Depression
Which neurological disorder involves slow initiation and paucity of voluntary movements as one of its main symptoms?
Parkinson's disease
What is a common cognitive problem that some Parkinson’s disease patients may experience?
Memory loss
Which part of the brain plays a significant role in motor control and is affected in Parkinson’s disease?
Corpus striatum
What factor is considered the primary risk factor for developing Parkinson’s disease?
Age
Learn about the agents used to control Parkinson’s disease in Dr. S. Montaut's Winter 2024 class CHMI3427EL. Understand the chronic and progressive movement disorder, its symptoms like resting tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity, and postural instability, as well as related conditions like dementia.
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