Neurodegenerative diseases Flashcards
1
Q
How is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis called?
A
Lou Gehrig’s disease
2
Q
What is Alzheimer’s disease?
A
Form of dementia
3
Q
What is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?
A
Progressive, fatal motor neuron disease
4
Q
What are symptoms of ALS?
A
Muscle weakness, twitching, paralysis in the hands and feet
5
Q
What is Hunington’s disease?
A
Disease that impairs voluntary movement and cognition
6
Q
What are symptoms of Hunington’s disease?
A
Mood swings, depression, poor coordination, difficulty making decisions and learning
