Neurology and Parkinsons

Question 1

Causes of Cerebellar Disorders*

Answer 1

Congenital defect, vascular accident, or growing tumor

Question 2

Types of Cerebellar Disorders *

Answer 2

Vestibulocerebellar ataxia (lack of voluntary movements)
Decomposition of movement
Cerebellar tremor

Question 3

Parkinson Disease *

Answer 3

Degenerative disorder of basal ganglia(control movement) that results in combinations of tremors, rigidity, bradykinesia(slowness of movement)

Question 4

Treatments for Parkinson*

Answer 4

Medications that increase or substitute dopamine

Physical therapy

Question 5

Proprioception*

Answer 5

The ability to sense the orientation of the body regarding position, motion and equilibrium