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PARKINSON'S DISEASE QUIZ

Does someone you know suffer from Parkinson's Disease? Make sure you have all the facts about this condition. Take this fast HealthAtoZ quiz to test your knowledge.  

After you have finished answering the following questions, click "Done" to find out your results.

  1. Is there a difference between parkinsonism and Parkinson's Disease?
    Yes No Not Necessarily

  2. Neurology is the medical specialty that provides doctors with expertise in Parkinson's Disease.
    Yes No
  3. In Parkinson's Disease, part of the brain gets too little dopamine
    Yes No
  4. Parkinson's tremor should always be treated
    Yes No Not Necessarily
  5. Treating Parkinson,s slows the progression of the disease. Yes No Not Necessarily
  6. The ability to walk, talk, eat, drive, and dress oneself can all be affected by Parkinson's Disease.
    Yes No
  7. Relatives and friends have no role in the treatment team for Parkinson's Disease.
    Yes No

Sources

The Parkinson's Web
http://neuro-chief-e.mgh.harvard.edu/parkinsonsweb/Main/PDmain.asp

American Parkinson's Disease Association
http://www.apdaparkinson.com/

Parkinson Foundation of Canada
http://www.parkinson.ca:80/

The Parkinson's Institute
http://www.parkinsonsinstitute.org/

U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/

Aminoff, Michael J. Parkinson's Disease and other extraphyramidal disorders. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 14th edition. edited by Kurt Isselbacher et al. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1998. pages 2356-2363.

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