Movement disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Which three systems are involved in motor control?
A
corticospinal/pyramidal
basal ganglia
cerebellar
2
Q
Name the four components of the basal ganglia
A
stratum (caudate and putamen)
globus pallidus
subthalamic nuclei
substantia nigra pars compacta
3
Q
Which neurotransmitters are involved in basal ganglia function?
A
glutamate, dopamine, GABA
4
Q
How does cerebellar disease present? (symptoms)
A
slurred speech
tremor
fall
coordination difficulties
5
Q
Name three clinical signs of cerebellar disease
A
nystagmus dysarthria intention tremor dysdiadochokinesis heel-shin ataxia gait unsteadiness
6
Q
List two causes of cerebellar disease
A
MS
alcohol
SOL
neoplastic
