NUR 632 Pathophysiology - EXAM 3.
NUR 632 Pathophysiology - EXAM 3. / NUR 632 Pathophysiology - EXAM 3. EXAM 3 Neurologic and Mental Health Disorders Parkinson’s disease- Loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra. Degeneration of the basal ganglia w formation of Lewy Bodies. Dopamine loss (brain, thalamus, & cortex) (inhibitory neurotransmitter) and relative excess of cholinergic (excitatory) activity in the feedback circuit are manifested by hypertonia(tremor & ridigity). Abnormal movement.
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nur 632 pathophysiology exam 3