Neurological Disorders Quiz PLTW HBS 2.1.8 Neurology Challenge

What is multiple sclerosis (MS) characterized by?

• Muscle spasms (small jerks and movements)

• Visible brain lesions (small damaged areas) called plaques

• Loss of consciousness

• Increased dopamine levels

What does MS primarily affect?

• The digestive system

• The central nervous system

• The respiratory system

• The skeletal system

What happens to the brain tissue in Alzheimer's disease?

• It grows larger

• It atrophies (shrinks)

• It becomes more elastic (softer, a little stretchy)

• It hardens

What is the result of damage to dopamine-producing neurons in Parkinson's disease?

• Increased dopamine levels

• Decreased levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine

• Enhanced (more) muscle strength

• Improved cognitive function (better thinking)

Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease is considered a type of what?

• Central neuropathy

• Peripheral neuropathy

• Muscular dystrophy

• Autoimmune disorder

What is a symptom of ALS?

• Muscle weakness

• Enhanced (better) memory

• Improved vision

• Increased energy

What is the most common symptom of fibromyalgia?

• Increased appetite (more hunger)

• Pain or tenderness in muscles

• Enhanced (more) strength

• Improved sleep

What is a common symptom of ALS?

• Muscle atrophy (shrinking)

• Increased muscle mass

• Enhanced (faster) reflexes

• Improved coordination

What is a common symptom of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease?

• Increased sensation

• Loss of muscle mass

• Enhanced strength

• Improved flexibility

Which neurotransmitter is associated with mood and is imbalanced in fibromyalgia?

• Dopamine

• Serotonin

• Norepinephrine

• GABA