GENERAL HISTOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM SPECIAL SENSE

CEREBRUM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
You are treating a patient with damage to his corpus striatum. This patient likely has what condition?
A
Parkinson’s disease
B
Huntington’s disease
C
Alzheimer’s disease
D
Shingles
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The parts of the brain affected include the areas called the basal ganglia and cerebral cortex. These inter-connected areas are associated with different types of activity including movement, learning, thinking, planning, motivation and emotion.

Detailed explanation-2: -You can’t cure or slow the progression of Huntington disease, but health care providers can offer medications to help with certain symptoms. Drugs like haloperidol, tetrabenazine, and amantadine are especially helpful for controlling the unusual movements caused by Huntington disease.

Detailed explanation-3: -Involuntary jerking or writhing movements (chorea) Muscle problems, such as rigidity or muscle contracture (dystonia) Slow or unusual eye movements. Impaired gait, posture and balance. Difficulty with speech or swallowing. 17-May-2022

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