5 Questions
What is the midbrain region that supplies dopamine to the basal ganglia?
Substantia nigra
What are the main motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease known as?
Parkinsonism
What is a common non-motor symptom that becomes more common as Parkinson's disease progresses?
Cognition problems
What is suspected to cause the aggregation of alpha-synuclein into Lewy bodies within neurons in Parkinson's disease?
Poorly understood factors
At what age does Parkinson's disease typically occur?
>60 years old
Test your knowledge of the symptoms and effects of Parkinson's disease with this quiz. Learn about the motor and non-motor symptoms, progression of the disease, and associated complications.
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