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What are the four main categories of drugs discussed in this chapter? List their main effects,and provide one example of a drug from each category.


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Neurodegenerative Diseases

A group of disorders characterized by the progressive degeneration of the structure and function of the nervous system, affecting mostly older individuals.

Neurofilament Metabolism

The process involving the turnover and function of neurofilaments, protein structures essential for the maintenance and function of neurons.

Muscular Rigidity

A condition where muscles remain constantly contracted, causing stiffness or inflexibility of the affected muscles.

Resting Tremor

An involuntary, rhythmic muscle contraction occurring when a part of the body is at rest, often associated with Parkinson's disease.

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