True or False: More women suffer from Parkinson's than men do
In Parkinson's disease, the neurons most affected are those producing...
Which conditions share a lot of the same symptoms as Parkinson's?
Which of these is a common symptom of Parkinson's?
Uncontrolled eye movements
Which of these is NOT a symptom of Parkinson's?
Which actor had to drop out of a TV series due to his Parkinson's?
The name of the series was the comedy 'Spin City'. He was replaced by actor Charlie Sheen
What is the cause of Parkinson's Disease?
We don't know the true cause yet
It's a type of brain cancer
Parkinson's usually occurs in people over the age of _______, while early onset is around age ______.
DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation) is sometimes used in hard cases. What is that?
When turned on, the stimulator sends electrical pulses to block the faulty nerve signals causing tremors, rigidity, and other symptoms.
Electrodes are put on the skull and the patient is shocked
Holes are made in the skull and electrodes are placed directly on the brain
Electrodes are put on all fingers and toes to stimulate the motor neurons
Radiation is used to shrink certain brain areas
Which of these is one of the most recommended things to do if you have Parkinson's?
Keep your environment bacteria-free
True or False: To detect Parkinson's, there's a special test you must take
To date, there is no single test that detects Parkinson's, it is done with interviews and assessment of the patient's symptoms
Patients of Parkinson's disease take drugs that...
Extends the life of their neurons
Increases the dopamine in their system
Turn down the central nervous system
Shai K.
10/26/2021
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