What Do You Know About Parkinson Disease?

This illness has existed for thousands of years. Learn more about Parkinson disease by taking this quiz.

1. Parkinson disease is marked by a lack of which chemical in the brain?

2. How many Americans are affected by Parkinson disease?

A. 100,000 peopleB. 200,000 peopleC. 500,000 peopleD. 1 million people

3. What is the average age when Parkinson disease first appears?

A. 25B. 50C. 60D. 75

4. What is often the first symptom of Parkinson disease?

A. HeadacheB. NauseaC. Shaking of a hand or footD. Turning of the head

5. How is Parkinson disease diagnosed?

A. With a blood testB. With a neurological examC. With an X-rayD. All of the above

6. How is Parkinson disease treated?

A. MedicineB. SurgeryC. RadiationD. A and B

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