What is Parkinson's disease?
A progressive neurological disorder that affects movement and coordination.
What is the main area of the brain that was affected?
Substantia nigra
Is having touble with speaking a sign of Parkinson's?
Yes or No
Yes, it is a sign.
How does a person get diagnosed with this disease?
Based on their medical history and a neurological exam.
How many colors are there in the rainbow?
7
(Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, and Violet)
What is the system that is mainly affected in Parkinson's?
The Central Nervous System (CNS)
If the brain signals become irregular, what can it lead to?
Tremors, Slow movement, and stiffness.
What is one type of therapy of Parkinson's that help improve movement?
Physical Therapy
True or False
There is a cure for Parkinson's Disease.
False
Which artist painted "The Starry Night"?
Vincent Van Gogh
The chemical that is low in Parkinson's patients.
Dopamine
Athletes must get this before returning to play.
Be medically clear before reteuning to play.
True or False
Taking timing medication is important.
True
Who was the famous boxing champotion that had Parkinson's Disease?
Muhammad Ali
What is the name of the wold's longest river?
The Nile
True or False
Joe Biden was the president that was diagnosed with Parkinson's
False, It was George Bush.
What is the name of the rock singer that had parkinson's?
Ozzy Osbourne
What will athetes have if they have Parkinson's?
Balance issues and a slower reaction time.
What is the exact cause of Parkinson's?
The exact cause is unknown.
Who say the famous words "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind"
Neil Armstrong