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1. Parkinson's disease is a
neurological disorder associated
with a(n):

A. increase in serotonin.
B. decrease in dopamine.
C. increase in adrenaline.
D. decrease in testosterone.

2. This disorder seems to be
centralized in the -- of the
substantia nigra.

A. mitochondria
B. motor neurons
C. basal ganglia
D. endocrine glands

3. Parkinson's disease effects
--, voluntary muscle
movement, -- and muscle
tone.

A. coordination; posture
B. kinesthetic awareness;
tremors
C. rigidity; range of motion
D. festination; kinesia

4. If one parent is affected, there is
a -- chance that a sibling will
contract the disease.

A. 2%
B. 4%
C. 5%
D. 8%

5. Parkinson's disease tends to be
inherent to individuals -- years
of age.

A. 20
B. 30
C. 40
D. over 50

6. A sudden involuntary cessation
of movement is referred to as:

A. bradykinesia.
B. freezing.
C. festination.
D. dyskinesia.

7. The acceleration and
abbreviation of movement is
called:

A. festination.
B. freezing.
C. bradykinesia.
D. dyskinesia.

8. Bradykinesia may be defined as
the:

A. muscle rigidity found in the
cervical spine.
B. extreme shaking in the
extremities.
C. slowing of movement.
D. swing action performed
during walking.

9. Gait may be impaired due to
festination and poor posture,
leading to a higher risk of:

A. tremors.
B. falls.
C. muscle weakness.
D. rigidity.

10. A decrease in the ability to
control -- along with
facial expressions can lead to low
self-esteem and depression.

A. breathing
B. swallowing
C. speaking
D. All of the above.

11. Long-term use of medications
designed to control the symptoms
of Parkinson's disease may lead to:

A. bradykinesia.
B. festination.
C. freezing.
D. dyskinesia.

12. The -- are thought
to play an important role in
regulating motor programs
involved in gait and the fluidity
and sequencing of movement.

A. medulla cortex
B. cerebellum
C. basal ganglia
D. renal cortex

13. The role of exercise should be
considered a -- in helping
to maintain normal function.

A. cure
B. drug therapy
C. strategy
D. None of the above.

14. When scheduling physical
activity, it is important to
determine:

A. the time of day medication
is taken.
B. the amount of medication
taken.
C. when peak drug effects
Occur.
D. A and C

15. To help prevent injury to
joints of individuals affected by
Parkinson's disease, experts
recommend performing a
maximum of -- repetitions:

A. 5
B. 8
C. 10 to 15
D. 20

Laura A. Gladwin M.S., is a member of California State University, Fullerton Advisory Board for the LifeSpan Wellness Clinic and Senior Fitness Certificate program, a Special Advisor to the California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports and serves on the Older Adult Committee. Gladwin is an AFAA Master Specialist and President of LGA Consultant Services.

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