motor function

Question 1

what is motor neurone disease (MND)

Answer 1

progressive neurodegenerative disorder of motor system (spectrum of disorders) that takes out both upper and lower motor neurones; can be genetic or sporadic

Question 2

example of a motor neurone disease (MND)

Answer 2

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

Question 3

6 upper motor neurone signs of a motor neurone disease

Answer 3

increased muscle tone (spasticity of limbs and tongue), brisk limbs and jaw reflexes (hyper-reflexia), Babinski’s sign, loss of dexterity (dyspraxia), dysarthria (problem speaking), dysphagia

Question 4

5 lower motor neurone signs of a motor neurone disease

Answer 4

weakness, muscle wasting, tongue fasciculations and wasting, nasal speech, dysphagia

Question 5

when can motor neurone disease (MND) cause death

Answer 5

degeneration goes from distal to proximal; death when affects respiratory muscles