Question 1

Strattera can help control the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and slow its progress.

Accepted Answer

Strattera is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and does not have any evidence to suggest that it can control the symptoms or slow the progression of Parkinson's disease.

Question 2

Frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder is characterized by deterioration (thinning or shrinkage) of
brain tissue in the frontal and temporal lobes of the cerebral cortex.

Accepted Answer

Frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder is indeed characterized by deterioration of brain tissue in the frontal and temporal lobes of the cerebral cortex.

Question 3

Lewy bodies are abnormal protein deposits that form within the nucleus of cells in parts of the brain, disrupting brain processes that control memory and motor control.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Lewy bodies are abnormal protein deposits that...

Question 4

The form of dementia associated with Parkinson's disease typically involves delusions and a loss of working memory.

Accepted Answer

The form of dementia associated with Parkinson's disease is called Parkinson's disease dementia and is characterized by a decline in cognitive function, such as memory, attention, and executive function, but typically does not involve delusions. However, some individuals with Parkinson's disease may develop delusions as a side effect of certain medications used to treat their symptoms.

Question 5

Some cognitive functions in people with vascular dementia remain relatively intact in the early course of the disorder.

Accepted Answer

While vascular dementia typically affects a person's cognitive abilities, some functions such as social skills, long-term memory, and recognition of familiar faces may remain intact in the early stages of the disorder.

Question 6

Parkinson's disease is characterized by uncontrollable shaking or tremors, rigidity, disturbances in posture (leaning forward), and lack of control over body movements.

Accepted Answer

Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that causes these symptoms.

Question 7

Diagnosis of Pick's disease is confirmed only upon autopsy by the absence of the neurofibrillary
tangles and plaques that are found in AD and by the presence of Pick's bodies in nerve cells.

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis of Pick's disease can only be confirmed upon autopsy by the absence of neurofibrillary tangles and plaques found in AD and by the presence of Pick's bodies in nerve cells.

Question 8

Korsakoff's syndrome involves irreversible memory loss due to brain damage resulting from deficiency of vitamin B1.

Accepted Answer

Korsakoff's syndrome is a neurological disorder caused by severe deficiency of vitamin B1 (thiamine) which can lead to permanent memory loss and cognitive impairment. It is a type of alcohol-related brain damage that is often seen in chronic alcoholics.

Question 9

Hypoxia is a blockage of the blood vessels supplying the brain.

Accepted Answer

Hypoxia is a condition where the brain tissue is deprived of sufficient oxygen supply, but it is not necessarily due to a blockage of blood vessels. It can also occur due to low levels of oxygen in the air, respiratory failure, and other factors.

Question 10

A genetic test can determine whether a person carries the defective gene that causes
Huntington's disease.

Accepted Answer

Huntington's disease is caused by a defect in the HTT gene, and genetic testing can identify whether a person has a mutated version of this gene.

Question 11

People with Korsakoff's syndrome have major gaps in their memory of past experiences
and significant difficulty learning new information.

Accepted Answer

Korsakoff's syndrome is a type of amnesia that typically results from long-term alcoholism. It causes major gaps in memory of past experiences and difficulty learning new information.

Question 12

Amnesia (memory loss) frequently follows a traumatic event, such as a
blow to the head, an electric shock, or a major surgical operation.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Traumatic events such as those described can cause amnesia or memory loss.

Question 13

Huntington's disease is transmitted genetically from the father to male biological children.

Accepted Answer

Huntington's disease is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder, which means that an affected person has a 50% chance of passing on the disease-causing gene mutation to each of their biological children, regardless of gender. It is not solely transmitted from the father to male biological children.

Question 14

Wernicke's disease is caused by abnormal protein deposits that form within the nucleus of cells in parts of the brain.

Accepted Answer

Wernicke's disease, also known as Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, is caused by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1) in the brain, not abnormal protein deposits.

Question 15

Parkinson's disease involves destruction of dopamine-producing nerve cells in the substantia nigra.

Accepted Answer

Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder where there is gradual loss of dopamine-producing nerve cells in the substantia nigra region of the brain. This leads to a reduction in dopamine levels, causing symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and balance problems.

Question 16

Retrograde Amnesia is an inability or difficulty forming or storing new memories.

Accepted Answer

Retrograde amnesia is a loss of memory-access to events that occurred, or information that was learned, before an injury or the onset of a disease. Difficulty forming or storing new memories is known as anterograde amnesia.

Question 17

Huntington's disease typically begins in the prime of adulthood, between the ages of 30 and 45.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Huntington's disease typically begins in the prime of adulthood, between the ages of 30 and 45.

Question 18

Anterograde amnesia is a loss of memory of past events and personal information.

Accepted Answer

Anterograde amnesia is a loss of ability to form new memories after the onset of the disorder or injury, but past events and personal information may still be retained.

Question 19

Vascular dementia is characterized by an insidious onset and a gradual decline of mental functioning.

Accepted Answer

Vascular dementia typically has a sudden onset following a stroke or vascular incident and progresses in a stepwise decline, not gradually.

Question 20

In Huntington's disease, there is progressive deterioration of the cerebellum.

Accepted Answer

Huntington's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects the basal ganglia and cerebral cortex, rather than the cerebellum. The symptoms of the disease may include movement problems, cognitive and psychiatric symptoms, and behavioral changes.

Quiz 14: Neurocognitive Disorders and Disorders Related to Aging