Parkinson's Disease Is a Disorder of the Basal Ganglia Resulting

question 23

Multiple Choice

Parkinson's disease is a disorder of the basal ganglia resulting in

• A) an impairment in maximal speed of movement.
• B) increased involuntary movement of tremors.
• C) an impairment in hearing.
• D) impaired reaction times.

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Definitions:

Brain Imaging Technique

A method used to visualize the structure or function of the brain through various technologies such as MRI, CT scans, or PET scans.

PET

A medical imaging technique that produces a three-dimensional image or picture of functional processes in the body by detecting pairs of gamma rays emitted indirectly by a positron-emitting radionuclide.

DTI

Diffusion Tensor Imaging, a type of MRI technique that maps the diffusion of water molecules in tissue, particularly useful for visualizing white matter tracts in the brain.

Orbitofrontal Cortex

A region of the frontal lobes of the brain involved in decision-making, reward processing, and the modulation of emotions.