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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Parkinson's disease?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Parkinson's disease?
- Rigidity of the neck (correct)
- Bradykinesia
- Resting tremor of the hands
- Impaired balance and coordination
Where in the brain are the extrapyramidal dopaminergic neurons affected by Parkinson's disease primarily located?
Where in the brain are the extrapyramidal dopaminergic neurons affected by Parkinson's disease primarily located?
- Cerebral cortex
- Hippocampus
- Cerebellum
- Midbrain (correct)
What is one of the significant roles of the regions of the brain affected by Parkinson's disease?
What is one of the significant roles of the regions of the brain affected by Parkinson's disease?
- Motor control (correct)
- Emotional regulation
- Visual processing
- Memory consolidation
Which neurotransmitter is deficient in Parkinson's disease due to the progressive dysfunction and cell death of specific neurons?
Which neurotransmitter is deficient in Parkinson's disease due to the progressive dysfunction and cell death of specific neurons?
In what brain region are the cell bodies of the extrapyramidal dopaminergic neurons located?
In what brain region are the cell bodies of the extrapyramidal dopaminergic neurons located?
What is the most prominent risk factor for developing Parkinson's disease according to epidemiologic studies?
What is the most prominent risk factor for developing Parkinson's disease according to epidemiologic studies?
Which cognitive condition commonly affects many Parkinson's disease patients in addition to movement symptoms?
Which cognitive condition commonly affects many Parkinson's disease patients in addition to movement symptoms?
What specific psychiatric symptom may Parkinson's disease patients experience?
What specific psychiatric symptom may Parkinson's disease patients experience?
Parkinson's disease is a curable movement disorder.
Parkinson's disease is a curable movement disorder.
Dopamine deficiency in Parkinson's disease is caused by overactivity of specific neurons in the brain.
Dopamine deficiency in Parkinson's disease is caused by overactivity of specific neurons in the brain.
Hallucinations and depression are common psychiatric conditions seen in Parkinson's disease patients.
Hallucinations and depression are common psychiatric conditions seen in Parkinson's disease patients.
Genetics play no role in the etiology of Parkinson's disease.
Genetics play no role in the etiology of Parkinson's disease.
The substantia nigra pars compacta is located in the cerebellum.
The substantia nigra pars compacta is located in the cerebellum.
Postural instability in Parkinson's disease refers to enhanced balance and coordination.
Postural instability in Parkinson's disease refers to enhanced balance and coordination.
Bradykinesia in Parkinson's disease is characterized by rapid movements.
Bradykinesia in Parkinson's disease is characterized by rapid movements.
Parkinson's disease primarily affects the motor control regions of the brain.
Parkinson's disease primarily affects the motor control regions of the brain.
