Physiology of Basal Ganglion and Extrapyramidal Functions - Parkinson's Disease Pathogenesis
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Parkinson's disease?

  • Bradykinesia
  • Hyperkinetic movement (correct)
  • Rigidity
  • Postural instability

    • What is the primary neurotransmitter involved in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease?

  • Dopamine (correct)
  • Norepinephrine
  • Acetylcholine
  • Serotonin

    • Which of the following is a feature of Huntington's disease?

  • Chorea (correct)
  • Dystonia
  • Tremor
  • Akinesia

    • What is the term for the involuntary continuous irregular movement that flows randomly from one body part to another?

    <p>Chorea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a cause of non-genetic chorea?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the surgical treatment of Parkinson's disease that involves lesions in the globus pallidus or thalamus?

    <p>Pallidotomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary site of pathological changes in Parkinson's disease?

    <p>Basal ganglia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the abnormal protein that accumulates in the brains of patients with Parkinson's disease?

    <p>Alpha synuclein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following medications can cause chorea?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the movement disorder characterized by a sense of internal urge to move the affected limb?

    <p>Restless leg syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

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