MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

PARKINSON S DISEASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following are true about neurodegenerative diseases?
A
Most begin and progress slowly
B
Some depend on genetic factors, but mostly begin randomly
C
Overtime, there is a gradual loss of neurons
D
Several cures have been discovered in the past 20 years
E
Symptoms are usually symmetrical (affecting both sides of body)
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease are the most common neurodegenerative diseases. In the United States, as many as 6.2 million people may have Alzheimer’s disease, according to a report from the Alzheimer’s Disease Association in 2022.

Detailed explanation-2: -Neuroinflammation as a Common Feature of Neurodegenerative Disorders.

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