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PLTW 2.2 Q's Present
Questions from presentations for PLTW
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What kind of disease is Huntington's Disease? | autosomal |
| What kind of symptoms occurs because of Huntington's Disease? | Clumsiness |
| What was one of the symptoms of epilepsy that Raymond presented? | smelling an unpleasant odor before collapsing |
| How much is life expectancy reduced when someone is diagnosed with epilepsy? | 2-10 years |
| What is a symptom of Parkinson's Disease? | tremors |
| What medication is common for Parkinson's patients to take? | Levodopa |
| What part of the brain is affected when you can't remember your relative's names? | temporal lobe |
| When it comes to Alzheimer's, what changes does the patient have to make? | getting help with day-to-day tasks |
| Which part of the brain is affected by ALS? | motor cortex |
| How does ALS affect the muscles? | muscle weakness |
| What infection(s) may a MS patient suffer from? | Bladder and chest infection |
| Which part of the neuron does MS attack? | Myelin Sheath |