The Slowness of Movement Noted in Parkinson's Disease Reflects

question 67

Multiple Choice

The slowness of movement noted in Parkinson's disease reflects

• A) damage to frontal cortex neurons that plan motor movements.
• B) damage to dopamine neurons that normally facilitate motor movements via the caudate and putamen.
• C) loss of inhibition to the motor cortex.
• D) damage to the primary motor cortex.
• E) loss of inhibition of the ventromedial system from the GPi.

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Definitions:

Catatonia

A behavioral syndrome marked by an inability to move normally, which can include symptoms such as stupor, mutism, rigidity, or agitation, often associated with schizophrenia and other neuropsychiatric disorders.

Schizophreniform Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by schizophrenia-like symptoms that last for a shorter duration, typically between one and six months.

Paranoid Ideation

A thought process characterized by excessive distrust and suspicion of others without sufficient basis.

Pseudoparkinsonism

A condition that mimics the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as tremor and rigidity, often caused by medication side effects.