Parkinson's Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What is the greatest risk factor for parkinson’s
A
age
2
Q
Slowness of movement is…
A
Bradykinesia
3
Q
Main symptoms of parkinsons
A
-slow
-stiff
-unbalanced
-tremors
4
Q
Primary structure affected by Parkinson’s
A
Basal Ganglia
5
Q
Primary neurotransmitter affected by parkinson’s
A
Dopamine
6
Q
Main nuclei affected by Parkinson’s
A
Substantia Nigra
7
Q
What does the basal ganglia do
A
choose which behaviours to do, and switching between them
8
Q
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