Characteristic Signs of Parkinson's Disease Are _____,Slowness in Initiating and Carrying

question 5

Multiple Choice

Characteristic signs of Parkinson's disease are _____,slowness in initiating and carrying out voluntary movements,accompanied by _____ and _____.

• A)bradykinesia,muscle rigidity,tremors
• B)muscle rigidity,muscle spasms,hyperkinesia
• C)tremors,muscle spasms,hyperkinesia
• D)none of the above

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Definitions:

Merkel Cells

Specialized skin cells that function as mechanoreceptors for touch sensation, located in the epidermis.

Proprioceptors

are sensory receptors found in muscles, tendons, and joints, providing information about body position and movement.

Dermis

The thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis that forms the true skin, containing sweat glands, hair follicles, and blood vessels.

Glossopharyngeal

The ninth cranial nerve, which is involved in tasting, swallowing, and the gag reflex, as well as controlling some muscles and salivary glands.