Neurodegenerative Diseases and Tumours

Neurodegenerative diseases lead to progressive degeneration of neurons in the central nervous system.

• True

• False

Parkinson’s disease is associated with reduced levels of dopamine.

• True

• False

Alzheimer’s disease is linked to reduced acetylcholine levels.

• True

• False

Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by progressive cognitive decline.

• True

• False

Reduced understanding of instructions is common in Alzheimer’s disease.

• True

• False

Tremors and rigidity in Parkinson’s disease can affect manual dexterity.

• True

• False

Parkinson’s patients may have difficulty holding a toothbrush.

• True

• False

Trigeminal neuralgia can be mistaken for toothache.

• True

• False

Meningiomas are the most common benign brain tumors.

• True

• False

Gliomas are the most common type of primary brain tumors.

• True

• False