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Which stage of Parkinson's disease is characterized by Lewy bodies found in the medulla oblongata, locus coeruleus, raphe nuclei, and olfactory bulb?
Which stage of Parkinson's disease is characterized by Lewy bodies found in the medulla oblongata, locus coeruleus, raphe nuclei, and olfactory bulb?
Which stage of Hoehn & Yahr staging is characterized by severe disability and the inability to function independently?
Which stage of Hoehn & Yahr staging is characterized by severe disability and the inability to function independently?
Which brain region is affected in the motor stage of Parkinson's disease with the development of motor features?
Which brain region is affected in the motor stage of Parkinson's disease with the development of motor features?
What is the typical clinical presentation required for the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease?
What is the typical clinical presentation required for the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease?
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In which stage of Parkinson's disease do Lewy bodies spread to the cortex, potentially leading to cognitive and behavior changes?
In which stage of Parkinson's disease do Lewy bodies spread to the cortex, potentially leading to cognitive and behavior changes?
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Which of the following brain regions is affected during the premotor stage of Parkinson's disease?
Which of the following brain regions is affected during the premotor stage of Parkinson's disease?
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In which stage of Hoehn & Yahr staging does the disease present as mild/moderate bilateral with some postural instability but still independence?
In which stage of Hoehn & Yahr staging does the disease present as mild/moderate bilateral with some postural instability but still independence?
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Which nonmotor symptom is required for the clinical diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, in addition to bradykinesia?
Which nonmotor symptom is required for the clinical diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, in addition to bradykinesia?
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During which stage of Parkinson's disease does the development of motor features occur as Lewy bodies ascend to the midbrain (SNc)?
During which stage of Parkinson's disease does the development of motor features occur as Lewy bodies ascend to the midbrain (SNc)?
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At which stage of Parkinson's disease are individuals bed/wheelchair bound due to severe disability and the inability to function independently?
At which stage of Parkinson's disease are individuals bed/wheelchair bound due to severe disability and the inability to function independently?
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