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That is called a festinating gait. Skeletal muscles tend to be in a tonic/clonic state (locked up) in Parkinsonism. That's why you see Parkinsoniacs with the bent over, little old lady steps. Their musles are not loose.
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What neurotransmitter is deficient in Parkinsons Disease?
Dopamine is the neurotransmitter that is lacked in Parkinson's Disease.
What is the main symptom of parkinson's disease?
The symptoms of Parkinsons disease can vary from one person to another. Some signs of parkinsons disease are tremors, slowed motion, shakiness, speech changes and dementia.
Why do pneumonia patients get confused?
probably due to the lack of oxygen secondary to fluid being accumulated in lungs
Would you expect patients with lack of serum reactivity to have a fast or slow progression from hiv to aids?
Patients with a lack of serum reactivity may progress more rapidly from HIV to AIDS due to a weakened immune response and inability to develop antibodies against the virus. This lack of response may lead to faster progression of the disease.
Which group of disorders involves a lack of sexual interest?
Primarily, patients with high blood sugar level shows symptoms of gradual lack of sexual interest and it is medically proved.
What causes blood loss in cancer patients and where does the blood go if there are no visual signs of blood loss?
lack of red cells
Will a pendulum work in outer space?
Yes, a pendulum will work in outer space because it relies on gravity to swing back and forth. However, the lack of air resistance in space may cause the pendulum to swing for a longer period of time compared to on Earth.
What are the symptoms of parkinsons?
Parkinson's disease is mostly caused by a lack of dopamine in the brain. The signs and symptoms include fatigue, muscle tremors (particularly in the hands), muscle contractions in the upper back, shoulders, and neck, constipation, and general body aches and pains.
What are Asthma patients suffering from?
Asthma patients suffer from lack of air into the lungs. Persons suffering with asthma often have shortness of breath, will wheeze and have tightness in their chest. They would often carry a puffer to relieve symptoms and help them breathe better.
Name the disease which is a result of decreased dopamine levels?
Parkinson's, depression, anxiety. Destruction of substantia nigra in the basal ganglia leads to movement disorders, lack of the dopamine in the limbic system leads to emotional disturbances such as depression, anxiety, some roles in schitophrenia, etc.
Is Cretinism due to a congenital lack of thyroid secretion?
Yes, cretinism is the condition caused by congenital lack of thyroid secretion. Neonatal thyroid testing is an important preventive strategy. Cretinism can be prevented by thyroid supplementation in patients with congenital hypothyroidism.
What does it mean when someone takes advantage of your vulnerability?
They took advantage of your weakest moment to sell you something.Or they use your lack of experience to swing you, to violate your right to think, and to say no to what ever this person is pushing on to you.
