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Which neurotransmitter is primarily affected in Parkinson's disease?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily affected in Parkinson's disease?
- Dopamine (correct)
- GABA
- Acetylcholine
- Serotonin
What is the role of the vagus nerve in Parkinson's disease?
What is the role of the vagus nerve in Parkinson's disease?
- It inhibits dopamine release
- It regulates GABA levels
- It connects the gut and brainstem regions (correct)
- It is involved in serotonin release
Which genetic mutations are associated with familial Parkinson's disease?
Which genetic mutations are associated with familial Parkinson's disease?
- SNCA, PRKN, LRRK2, PINK1 (correct)
- BRCA1, BRCA2
- HBB, HBA1
- APP, PSEN1
What has been suggested as a potential early driver of Parkinson's disease neurodegeneration?
What has been suggested as a potential early driver of Parkinson's disease neurodegeneration?
Which type of receptors coupled to Gi proteins inhibit neurons in Parkinson's disease?
Which type of receptors coupled to Gi proteins inhibit neurons in Parkinson's disease?
Which area of the brain experiences the initial loss of dopamine neurons in Parkinson's disease?
Which area of the brain experiences the initial loss of dopamine neurons in Parkinson's disease?
What is the main protein found in Lewy bodies associated with Parkinson's disease?
What is the main protein found in Lewy bodies associated with Parkinson's disease?
Which of the following is not a clinical motor feature of Parkinson's disease?
Which of the following is not a clinical motor feature of Parkinson's disease?
What is the primary method for diagnosing Parkinson's disease?
What is the primary method for diagnosing Parkinson's disease?
What are the non-motor features associated with Parkinson's disease?
What are the non-motor features associated with Parkinson's disease?
