Chapter 26

Question 1

A progressive in curable condition that destroys brain cells

Gradually causing loss of into intellectual abilities such as memory and extreme changes in personality and behavior

Answer 1

Alzheimer’s disease

Question 2

A group of drugs used to treat Parkinson’s disease that allow larger amount of levodopa to reach the brain which raises dopamine levels in the brain

Answer 2

Catechol-O-methyltransferase

Question 3

A group of drugs used to treat Alzheimer’s disease that slows the progress of the disease

Answer 3

Chlinesterase inhibitors

Question 4

A group of drugs used to treat Parkinson’s disease that increase the amount of dopamine activity in the brain reducing tremor in muscle rigidity and improving movement

Answer 4

Dopamine agonists

Question 5

A group of drugs used to treat Parkinson’s disease that inhibit the enzyme that breaks down dopamine in the brain

Answer 5

MAOB inhibitors

Question 6

Progressive disorder of the nervous system marked by muscle tremors muscle rigidity decreased mobility, Stooped posture, slowed movements, mask like facial expression

Answer 6

Parkinson’s disease

Question 7

The most common form of dementia

Answer 7

Alzheimer’s disease