MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

PARKINSON S DISEASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
parkinsons mainly affects the
A
Nervous System
B
brainstem
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder that affects the nervous system and the parts of the body controlled by the nerves. Symptoms start slowly. 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-2: -Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition. This means that it causes problems in the brain and gets worse over time.

Detailed explanation-3: -In PD, the pathogenesis affects both parasympathetic and sympathetic nerve activity, which in turn seems to mediate the abnormal cardiovascular responses observed during exercise.

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