The Brain and Spinal cord are two major components of the Central Nervous System (CNS), which controls all movement we make. Parkinson's Disease is a disorder of the Central Nervous System. People suffering from Parkinson's disease lack the ability to control motor function which cause them to lack balance and have shaky hands. By identifying the cause, symptoms and treatments of Parkinson’s, a conclusion on how Parkinson’s Disease effects the Central Nervous System can be made. The basal ganglia is the very deep parts of the brain where there are a nerve cells which is responsible to control movement. Individuals suffering from Parkinson's lack function nerve cells, which is why they have this disorder.
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It’s believed that Parkinson’s is caused by external environmental factors or by a change in a gene. This disorder was first named, ”Shaking Palsy” in 1817 Dr. James Parkinson. The disease was later named after Dr. James. Parkinson’s Disease is a disease that both men and women can have. About 1 million people in the US suffer from this disease and it’s most common to show its symptoms around the age 50. Parkinson's disease isn't contagious and hasn't been confirmed to be hereditary because there aren't any signs that show a parent suffering from Parkinson’s disease would determine their child's chances but it’s common for Parkinson’s to run a family. The original name “Shaking Palsy” provides an explanation of what this disease infamous symptom is. A lack of coordination and balance, inability to comfortably walk or stand, reoccurring stiffness and slowness and tremors/trembling mainly in the hand region are the the common signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s. As the disease progresses, individuals may experience trouble using facial muscles/nerves, this includes smiling, talking, swallowing, or displaying facial expressions. this disease can also cause memory loss and has numerous indirect effects on an individual. some indirect effects include broken bones from a lack of balance and depression from the inability to function
The brain chemical dopamine is used …show more content…
It’s believed that Parkinson’s is caused by external environmental factors or by a change in a gene. This disorder was first named, ”Shaking Palsy” in 1817 Dr. James Parkinson. The disease was later named after Dr. James. Parkinson’s Disease is a disease that both men and women can have. About 1 million people in the US suffer from this disease and it’s most common to show its symptoms around the age 50. Parkinson's disease isn't contagious and hasn't been confirmed to be hereditary because there aren't any signs that show a parent suffering from Parkinson’s disease would determine their child's chances but it’s common for Parkinson’s to run a family. The original name “Shaking Palsy” provides an explanation of what this disease infamous symptom is. A lack of coordination and balance, inability to comfortably walk or stand, reoccurring stiffness and slowness and tremors/trembling mainly in the hand region are the the common signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s. As the disease progresses, individuals may experience trouble using facial muscles/nerves, this includes smiling, talking, swallowing, or displaying facial expressions. this disease can also cause memory loss and has numerous indirect effects on an individual. some indirect effects include broken bones from a lack of balance and depression from the inability to function