Unit 3 (Localisation) - Neurodegenerative Diseases Flashcards
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Neurodegenerative Disease
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A disease in which neurons (brain cells) start to break down or die
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Parkinson’s Disease
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Neurodegenerative disease that affects movement and results in tremors
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Alzheimer’s Disease
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Neurodegenerative disease involving memory loss, disorientation and impacts thinking processes
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Parkinson’s Cause
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Low levels of dopamine
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Alzheimer’s Cause
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Low levels of acetylcholine (involved in memory & plasticity)
