Pathways that carry messages along the spinal cord between the brain and different parts of the body.
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Loss of neurons -->
decrease in capacity of brain to send and receive nerve impulses.
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degeneration of nervous tissue -->
- Slower reaction times, decline in ST memory, Difficulty in receiving and processing info, decline in verbal capability, effects on senses, reduction in reflexes and movement.
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Alzheimers symptoms
Same symptoms may be caused by alzheimers disease.
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Parkinsons disease- cause
Loss of neurons from structures of the brain that control movement may cause a degenerate disease such as Parkinsons.
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Parkinsons disease - Area of brain?
substantia nigra
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Parkinsons disease
Affects neurons in the substantia nigra (are of brain). As neurons die the production of dopamine decreases. Dopamine sends messgages to the part of the brain that controls movement and coordination.
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Parkinsons disease- physical effects
- tremor ( uncontrollable shaking), begining in the hand and arm. - Mobility; slowness of movement and muscle stffness.
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Parkinsons disease- Cognitive effects
- Depression, anxiety, impairement of thinking and problem soving.
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
decrease in capacity of brain to send and receive nerve impulses.
Back
Loss of neurons -->
Card 3
Front
- Slower reaction times, decline in ST memory, Difficulty in receiving and processing info, decline in verbal capability, effects on senses, reduction in reflexes and movement.
Back
Card 4
Front
Same symptoms may be caused by alzheimers disease.
Back
Card 5
Front
Loss of neurons from structures of the brain that control movement may cause a degenerate disease such as Parkinsons.
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