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Exam 2 Parkinson/Alzh Flashcards

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Parkinson’s sxs? (7)

A 
Bradykinesia
Rigidity
Resting tremor
Impaired balance/gait
Dysphagia
Dementia
Depression
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Parkinson’s is result of?

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DA neuron loss in substantia nigra ->

causes OVERactivity in indirect path and UNDERactivity in direct path = ↓ Glutamate input in cortex and Lewy bodies

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Parkinson’s tx theory?

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↑DA, ↓ ACh activity

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Alzheimer is result of?

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Degeneration of Cholinergic neurons ->

β-Amyloid plaques and Tau Tangles

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