23.Give the causes and symptoms for each of the following disorders and think of possible treatments for each • Parkinson's disease • Alzheimer's disease • Multiple Sclerosis (MS) • Seizure
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Parkinson's Disease: Causes: The exact cause is unknown, but it's generally thought to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors. It involves the death of cells in a part of the brain called the substantia nigra, which leads to a reduction in dopamine, Show more…
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Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease that can produce symptoms such as tremors, slowed movement, speech changes, balance and posture problems, and rigid muscles. Parkinson’s disease is caused by the degeneration of neurons that release ____. a. serotonin b. dopamine c. glutamate d. norepinephrine
Which of the following has been linked to a deficit of dopamine? (A) major depressive disorder (B) autism (C) Parkinson's disease (D) Alzheimer's disease (E) schizophrenia
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