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Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s Disease. Sarah Fitzwater. Causes. death of dopamine-generating cells located in the substantia nigra Not hereditary Mutation in genetic code. Symptoms. Tremor Rigidity Postural Instability Bradykinesia (slowing of movement)

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Parkinson’s Disease

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  1. Parkinson’s Disease Sarah Fitzwater

  2. Causes • death of dopamine-generating cells located in the substantianigra • Not hereditary • Mutation in genetic code

  3. Symptoms • Tremor • Rigidity • Postural Instability • Bradykinesia (slowing of movement) • Creates difficulties in the act of movement, from the planning of initiating to the execution of movement. • Disorders of speech, cognition, mood, behavior, and thought • Excessive sweating and oily skin • Decreased blink rate; dry eyes • Pill-rolling

  4. treatment • No cure • Levodopa • Converted into dopamine • Dopamine agonists

  5. Risk & protective factors • Risk: injection of MPTP and exposure to chemicals such as pesticides and herbicides kill dopaminergic neurons • Protection: caffeine consumption, smoking tobacco, and vitamin C & D

  6. Bibliography • www.parkinsoninfo.org • www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov • umm.edu • http://www.healingwithnutrition.com/pdisease/parkinsons/parkinsons.html

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