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Changes to Neurotransmitter Function

Changes to Neurotransmitter Function

Question 1 of 13

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An in the nervous system caused by neurotransmitter can result in a of neurological causing diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimers disease.

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    interference
    malfunction
    degeneration
    function

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Question 2 of 13

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Neurological degeneration resulting in Parkinson's or Alzheimers is caused by an excess of neurotransmitters

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 3 of 13

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Neurological degeneration resulting in Parkinson's or Alzheimers is caused by a loss of neurotransmitters

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 4 of 13

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A lack of important memory neurotransmitter (acetylcholine) caused by plaques and tangles in the brain. This results in:

Select one of the following:

  • Alzheimers

  • Parkinson's

  • Huntington's

  • Motor neuron disease

Explanation

Question 5 of 13

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Insoluble clumps in between nerve cells that secrete toxic substances and kill neighbouring neurons are called:

Select one of the following:

  • Neurofibrillary tangles

  • Plaques

  • Paired helical filaments

  • Tartars

Explanation

Question 6 of 13

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Twisted neurons that prevent neurotransmission from occurring are called:

Select one of the following:

  • Neurofibrillary tangles

  • Plaques

  • Paired helical filaments

  • Tartars

Explanation

Question 7 of 13

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Symptoms of Alzheimers

Select one or more of the following:

  • Memory loss

  • Impaired attention

  • Impaired concentration

  • confusion

  • Difficulty learning new information

Explanation

Question 8 of 13

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Prevention for Alzheimers

Select one or more of the following:

  • Exercise

  • Healthy diet

  • Socialisation

  • Organising

  • Sleep

  • Challenging your brain

  • Mathematics

Explanation

Question 9 of 13

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A loss of dopamine due to cells in the basal ganglia generating is called:

Select one of the following:

  • Alzheimers

  • Parkinson's

  • Huntington's

  • Motor Neuron Disease

Explanation

Question 10 of 13

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The basal ganglia is responsible for movement, and lack of dopamine in the basal ganglia provides movement difficulties

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 11 of 13

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Parkinson's Disease only occurs because of genetic

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 12 of 13

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Symptoms of Parkinson's

Select one or more of the following:

  • Tremors

  • Slowness in movement

  • uncoordinated movements

  • difficulty sleeping

  • reduced facial expressions

  • Muscle twitches

Explanation

Question 13 of 13

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Treatment for Parkinson's

Select one or more of the following:

  • Drug treatment

  • Occupational Therapy

  • Physical Therapy

  • Exercise

  • Socialisation

  • Healthy diet

Explanation

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