What type of disorder can result from lesions in the basal ganglia?
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The question is asking about the types of disorders that can arise from lesions in the basal ganglia, specifically whether they include only hyperkinetic disorders, only hypokinetic disorders, both, or none. The key concepts here are hyperkinetic disorders (involving excessive movement) and hypokinetic disorders (involving reduced movement).
Answer
Lesions in the basal ganglia can result in movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, dystonia.
Lesions in the basal ganglia can result in disorders like Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, dystonia, multiple system atrophy, and progressive supranuclear palsy.
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Lesions in the basal ganglia can result in disorders like Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, dystonia, multiple system atrophy, and progressive supranuclear palsy.
More Information
The basal ganglia is a group of nuclei in the brain associated with a variety of functions, including control of voluntary motor movements and procedural learning. Damage to this area can severely impact motor control functions.
Tips
A common mistake is not considering all the different movement-related disorders that can arise from basal ganglia lesions. It's important to recognize the spectrum of these disorders.
Sources
- Basal ganglia disease - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Basal Ganglia - MedlinePlus - medlineplus.gov
- Basal Ganglia Brain Damage: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - flintrehab.com
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