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Brain Related Disorders - Parkinsons Flashcards

1
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What is not produced in brain?

A

Dopamine

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What part of brain is affected?

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Suostania Nigra

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3
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cause of Parkinson’s

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• loss of nerve cells in the suostania nigra

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Symptoms of Parkinson’s

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  • tremor starts in hands/arms
  • shaking ^
  • slowness (BRADYKINESIA) makes movements slow
  • muscles become rigid ( DYSTONIA) stiffness in muscles
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Treatment of Parkinson’s

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  • Supportive therapy
  • medication
  • surgery
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