Parkinson's Disease

Question 1

What is Parkinson’s

Answer 1

Slow progressive neurodegenerative disorder. Affects brain centers that control and regulate movement.
Leads to disability
Dopamine stores are lost d/t degeneration. Cerebral blood flow is reduced
High prevalence of dementia
May coexist with Alzheimer’s
Acetylcholine is no longer inhibited by dopamine
This creates S&S of disorder

Question 2

Characterized by

Answer 2

Slowing down in the initiation and execution of movement
more Muscle tone
Tremor at rest
Gait disturbance