True or False
True or False: depression is a disease that always lasts your entire life.
Which disease is characterized by feelings of hopelessness, sadness, and guilt that can cause complete or partial inability to enjoy life?
a) Parkinson's disease
b) Depression
c) Diabetes
b) depression
What is the relationship between the nervous system and the endocrine system?
The nervous system detects environmental changes that impact the body and then works with the endocrine system to respond.
The function of the endocrine system is regulated by the nervous system
Explain the definition of a "neurodegenerative disease."
A disease relating to the degeneration of the nervous system
True or False: Autism can be described in a linear way (i.e. more or less autistic).
False! The autism spectrum is not linear.
What is the most common type of dementia?
a. Autism
b. Schizophrenia
c. Alzheimer's disease
c. Alzheimer's
What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 1 is caused by not enough insulin production in the pancreas.
Type 2 is caused when the pancreas may still produce insulin, but the body’s cells cannot use it effectively
Name 3 symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
Decline in: memory, reasoning, language coordination, mood, behavior
True or False: diabetes affects a hormone called "glucose."
False. The hormone is insulin.
Which disease does not have symptoms that affect someone's speech?
a) Alzheimer's
b) Gigantism
c) Schizophrenia
b) gigantism
At what age does Parkinson's develop and autism develop?
Symptoms of Parkinson's usually develops after the age of 60. Many children can show symptoms of autism when they are very young.
Name 3 of the healthy habits we discussed for your mental health and endocrine system.
Be positive.
Satisfy your basic needs, such as rest and nutrition
Avoid peer pressure
Manage your emotions.
Exercise.
Value others and yourself
Channel your memories.
Eat a healthy, balanced diet