5 Questions
What are the main motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease collectively known as?
Parkinsonism
What region of the brain experiences nerve cell death in Parkinson's disease?
Substantia nigra
What is a common environmental risk factor for Parkinson's disease?
Exposure to pesticides
What protein aggregates into Lewy bodies within the neurons in Parkinson's disease?
$\alpha$-synuclein
At what age does Parkinson's disease typically occur?
Over 60 years old
Test your knowledge about Parkinson's disease, a chronic degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that affects both the motor and non-motor systems. Learn about the symptoms, progression, and associated complications.
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