Lesioning the Internal Portion of the Globus Pallidus Has Been

question 56

Multiple Choice

Lesioning the internal portion of the globus pallidus has been used as a treatment for:

• A)Alzheimer disease.
• B)Huntington disease.
• C)Pick disease.
• D)Parkinson disease.

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Definitions:

Barium Enema

A diagnostic imaging procedure that involves filling the colon with a barium solution to improve the visibility of the colon on X-ray images for the detection of abnormalities.

Lower GI Series

A diagnostic procedure that uses X-rays to visualize the lower gastrointestinal tract, including the colon and rectum.

X-ray

A form of electromagnetic radiation used in medical imaging to create pictures of the inside of the body, particularly bones and certain tissues.

Suspected Allergen

A substance believed to trigger an allergic reaction in an individual, requiring identification and avoidance.