Parkinson Disease Quiz
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Which part of the limbic system is responsible for storing memories?
A. Amygdala
B. Thalamus
C. Hypothalamus
D. Hippocampus
Latin for “little brain”, the cerebellum is responsible for what actions?
A. coordinating automated movements
B. speech
C. personality
D. releasing hormones
What is the thalamus responsible for?
A. directs all incoming sensory information to other parts of the brain
B. moderates body functions such as sleeping
C. monitors higher order thinking
D. controls muscle movement
Can parkinson’s disease be cured
A. Yes
B. No
C. Can be controlled(reduced)
Where is the cerebellum located?
A. Behind the brain stem
B. On the frontal lobe
C. Near the middle
What other part of the brain does the basal ganglia mainly interact with?
A. Pineal gland
B. Cerebellum
C. Hypothalamus
D. Broca’s Area
Which of the following symptoms would lead to a diagnosis of Parkinson disease?
A. Tremor
B. Rigidity
C. Postural instability
D. All of the above
The degeneration and loss of neurons that produce dopamine occurs in the _________________?
A. substantia nigra
B. motor cortex
C. spinal cord
D. premotor cortex
Which part of the Hindbrain controls vital functions like blood pressure and heartrate
A. Pons
B. Medulla
C. Cerebellum
What is the largest area of the brain?
A. Cerebrum
B. Cerebellum
C. Thalamus
D. Amygdala
What causes Parkinson’s?
A. Sensory neuron death
B. Motor neurons apathy
C. Decreased acetylcholine
D. Loss of dopamine producing cells
The substantia nigra is located in the
A. Hind brain
B. Fore brain
C. Mid brain
D. Big toe