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Nuerodegenerative Pharm
Anti-Parkinson's and Alzheimer's therapy
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Pharmacology
10/06/2009
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Term
Cardinal symptoms of Parkinson's Disease
 Definition
  1. Tremor
  2. Rigidity
  3. Postural instability
  4. Slowed movement
Term
Other Symptoms of PD
 Definition
  1. Depression
  2. Psychosis
  3. Autonomic disturbances
  4. Dementia
Term
Extrapyramidal System
 Definition
Complex nueronal network that helps regulate movement
Term
Parkinson's disease pathophysiology
 Definition
There is a loss of dopaminergic nuerons in the substantia nigra
Term
Dyskinesia
 Definition
  1. Tics
  2. Tremors
  3. Impaired speech
  4. Impaired balance
Term
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