Question

Mrs. Zimmerman has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The area in Mrs. Zimmerman’s
brain that is most likely damaged is the _________.
a) lateral geniculate nucleus
b) medulla
c) substantia nigra
d) reticular formation

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Substantia nigra

Answer 3

Parkinson's disease occurs due degeneration of midbrain

Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

Substantia nigra is a small region located in the midbrain. This disease is characterised by decreased or insufficient dopamine production.

Answer 7

" Parkinson's primarily affects neurons in the an area of the brain called the substantia nigra. "

Answer 8

Parkinson's disease is a chronic and progressive movement disorder, aka symptoms continue and worsen over time.
The actual cause itself is unknown, whats more, there is presently no cure, however there are treatment options such as medication and surgery to manage its symptoms.

Answer 9

"Parkinson’s involves the malfunction and death of vital nerve cells in the brain, called neurons. ........ Some of these dying neurons produce dopamine, a chemical that sends messages to the part of the brain that controls movement and coordination. As Parkinsons' progresses, the amount of dopamine produced in the brain decreases, leaving a person unable to control movement normally."

Answer 10

Parkinson's disease is characterized by the death of DOPAMINERGIC neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta.

Answer 11

This leads in reduction of dopamine production actually which is a neurotransmitter.

Answer 12

This ultimately leads to tremor at rest, stiffness, slowing of movement and postural instability.

Answer 13

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Answer 14

The specific group of symptoms that an individual experiences varies from person to person. Primary motor signs of Parkinson’s disease include the following.

tremor of the hands, arms, legs, jaw and face
bradykinesia or slowness of movement
rigidity or stiffness of the limbs and trunk
postural instability or impaired balance and coordination

Answer 15

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Answer 16

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkinson's_disease

Answer 17

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http://www.pdf.org/about_pd

Answer 18

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Answer 19

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Answer 20

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Answer 21

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Answer 22

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Answer 23

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Answer 24

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Answer 25

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Answer 26

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Answer 27

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Answer 28

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Answer 29

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Answer 30

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Answer 31

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Answer 32

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Answer 33

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