Parkinson's Disease Knowledge Assessment

Parkinson's Disease Knowledge Assessment

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

Dr. Rachel Dolan from the Michael J. Fox Foundation discusses Parkinson's disease, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. She highlights the unique progression of the disease, the role of genetics and environment, and the importance of personalized care. The foundation's mission is to eradicate Parkinson's, with ongoing research offering hope for new therapies.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated number of people living with Parkinson's Disease in the United States?

100,000 to 200,000

600,000 to 1 million

2 million to 3 million

5 million to 6 million

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a classic motor symptom of Parkinson's Disease?

Stiffness

High blood pressure

Resting tremor

Slowness of movement

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common non-motor symptom that can occur before a Parkinson's diagnosis?

Frequent headaches

High fever

Increased appetite

Loss of sense of smell

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do all individuals with Parkinson's Disease have in common?

They all respond to the same treatment.

They all experience the same symptoms.

They all have a family history of the disease.

They all have dopamine cell death in the brain.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is believed to be the cause of Parkinson's Disease in most people?

A single genetic mutation

A specific environmental toxin

A viral infection

A combination of genetic and environmental factors

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which environmental factor is associated with an increased risk of Parkinson's Disease?

High altitude

Loud noise

Pesticides

Air pollution

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of medications for Parkinson's Disease?

They can ease symptoms but not slow progression.

They can slow the progression of the disease.

They have no effect on the disease.

They can cure the disease.

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