Parkinson's Disease Overview Quiz
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What are the main motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease collectively known as?

  • Dystonia
  • Parkinsonism (correct)
  • Encephalopathy
  • Neurosis

    • What region of the brain experiences nerve cell death in Parkinson's disease?

  • Cerebellum
  • Amygdala
  • Hippocampus
  • Substantia nigra (correct)

    • What is a common environmental risk factor for Parkinson's disease?

  • Living at high altitude
  • Exposure to pesticides (correct)
  • Consumption of caffeine
  • Regular exercise

    • What protein aggregates into Lewy bodies within the neurons in Parkinson's disease?

    <p>$\alpha$-synuclein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age does Parkinson's disease typically occur?

    <p>Over 60 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

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