Review Questions
Parkinson’s disease is a caused by the degeneration of neurons that release ________.
- serotonin
- dopamine
- glutamate
- norepinephrine
Hint:
B
________ medications are often used to treat patients with ADHD.
- Tranquilizer
- Antibiotic
- Stimulant
- Anti-seizure
Hint:
C
Strokes are often caused by ________.
- neurodegeneration
- blood clots or burst blood vessels
- seizures
- viruses
Hint:
B
Why is it difficult to identify the cause of many nervous system disorders?
- The genes associated with the diseases are not known.
- There are no obvious defects in brain structure.
- The onset and display of symptoms varies between patients.
- all of the above
Hint:
D
Why do many patients with neurodevelopmental disorders develop secondary disorders?
- Their genes predispose them to schizophrenia.
- Stimulant medications cause new behavioral disorders.
- Behavioral therapies only improve neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Dysfunction in the brain can affect many aspects of the body.
Hint:
D