AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

NEUROTRANSMISSION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Some of the symptoms someone with Parkinson’s disease may experience are
A
difficulty stopping and starting movement, shaking, rigidity and slowness of movements.
B
fluidity of movements, effective motor function and increased facial expressions.
C
effective functioning of voluntary movements and increased sleep quality and quantity.
D
euphoria, fast voluntary motor functioning and excellent control of voluntary movements.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. Symptoms usually begin gradually and worsen over time. As the disease progresses, people may have difficulty walking and talking.

Detailed explanation-2: -The first symptom may be a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand. Tremors are common, but the disorder may also cause stiffness or slowing of movement.

Detailed explanation-3: -Parkinson’s disease most commonly begins with a tremor in one hand but can also cause limb stiffness or slowness of movement without tremor. Or, perhaps, someone else may notice that you’re not swinging your arm normally as you walk.

Detailed explanation-4: -Slowness of movement is one of the main symptoms of Parkinson’s, alongside tremor and rigidity (stiffness). The medical term for slowness of movement is bradykinesia.

Detailed explanation-5: -Bradykinesia means slowness of movement and speed (or progressive hesitations/halts) as movements are continued. It is one of the cardinal symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). You must have bradykinesia plus at least either tremor or rigidity for a Parkinson’s diagnosis to be considered.

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