Parkinson's Disease

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Parkinson's Disease
Amanda Brink
Mrs. Browne Anatomy Period 4
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What is it?

• Parkinspns Disease a brain disorder of certain
  brain cells in part of the brain known as the
  Substantia Nigra

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What Causes it?
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Is it Genetic?
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Medications
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Symptoms

• Tremor (Shaking)
• Rigidity of the limbs Muscles
• General Lack of Movement
• Dementia (Loss of Intellectual Faculties)
• Depression
• Decreased sense of Smell
• Problems Controlling Heart Rate Blood Pressure