Parkinson's Disease Quiz | Check Symptoms of Parkinsons

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Parkinson's disease is the result of the loss of the brain chemical dopamine. The reduction in the levels of dopamine occurs when nerve cells, called neurons, in an area of the brain that controls movement become impaired and/or die, the amount of dopamine they normally produce decreases.

1.Parkinson's disease is only seen in people of advanced age.

False
True

2.Parkinson's disease is a movement disorder.

True
False

3. The body's central nervous system (CNS) controls all the five senses. These are affected in PD.

True
False

4. Severe headaches are a main symptom of Parkinson's disease.

True
False

5. What causes Parkinson's disease?

Depression
Anxiety
Dopamine Levels reduction
Not explained till now

6. There are no laboratory tests to diagnose Parkinson's disease.

False
True

7.Parkinson DIsease has how many stages?

Two
Three
Four
Five

8. Dementia is often seen in the later stages of Parkinson's disease.

True
False

9.Researchers believe Parkinson's disease results from a combination of

genetics and environmental factors.
diet and exercise.
high blood pressure and diabetes.

10. Most people with Parkinson’s disease do not have a family history of the disease.

False
True