MS and PArkinsons

Question 1

Parkinsons:

Answer 1

Caused by degeneration of neurons in the substantia nigra.
These neurons produce dopamine, a neurotransmitter.

Question 2

MS:

Answer 2

l A chronic progressive disease
l Demyelination occurs in random and scattered areas throughout the CNS.
l When the body attempts to repair the damaged myelin sheath, sclerotic lesions or plaques are formed.

Question 3

Parkinsons symptoms:

Answer 3

o Bradykinesia
o Muscle Rigidity
o Resting tremor
Mask like face
Pill rolling tremor
Micrographia
Dysmetria

Question 4

MS symptoms:

Answer 4

¡ Fatigue
¡ Double vision
¡ Paresthesia
¡ Weakness
¡ Ataxia
¡ Bowel and bladder dysfunction
¡ Unsteady gait
¡ Pain
¡ Decreased cognition
¡ Spasticity
¡ Speech and swallowing problems