Changes to Neurotransmitter Function

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Quiz by Hannah W, updated about 1 month ago
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Question 1

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An [blank_start]interference[blank_end] in the nervous system caused by neurotransmitter [blank_start]malfunction[blank_end] can result in a [blank_start]degeneration[blank_end] of neurological [blank_start]function[blank_end] causing diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimers disease.
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  • interference
  • malfunction
  • degeneration
  • function

Question 2

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

Question 3

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

Question 4

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A lack of important memory neurotransmitter (acetylcholine) caused by plaques and tangles in the brain. This results in:
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  • Alzheimers
  • Parkinson's
  • Huntington's
  • Motor neuron disease

Question 5

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Insoluble clumps in between nerve cells that secrete toxic substances and kill neighbouring neurons are called:
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  • Neurofibrillary tangles
  • Plaques
  • Paired helical filaments
  • Tartars

Question 6

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Twisted neurons that prevent neurotransmission from occurring are called:
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  • Neurofibrillary tangles
  • Plaques
  • Paired helical filaments
  • Tartars

Question 7

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Symptoms of Alzheimers
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  • Memory loss
  • Impaired attention
  • Impaired concentration
  • confusion
  • Difficulty learning new information

Question 8

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Prevention for Alzheimers
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  • Exercise
  • Healthy diet
  • Socialisation
  • Organising
  • Sleep
  • Challenging your brain
  • Mathematics

Question 9

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A loss of dopamine due to cells in the basal ganglia generating is called:
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  • Alzheimers
  • Parkinson's
  • Huntington's
  • Motor Neuron Disease

Question 10

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

Question 11

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Parkinson's Disease only occurs because of genetic
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  • True
  • False

Question 12

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Symptoms of Parkinson's
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  • Tremors
  • Slowness in movement
  • uncoordinated movements
  • difficulty sleeping
  • reduced facial expressions
  • Muscle twitches

Question 13

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Treatment for Parkinson's
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  • Drug treatment
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Exercise
  • Socialisation
  • Healthy diet
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