02.08.2024
Parkinson’s Disease
For Prelims:About Parkinson’s Disease |
Why in the news?
Researchers recently said that a higher-than-expected prevalence of gene mutations in Parkinson's disease patients indicates that genetic testing should be offered to them more broadly.
About Parkinson’s Disease:
Cause of the disease:
Symptoms of the disease:
Parkinson's symptoms may include:
○Tremors (trembling in the hands, arms, legs, and jaw); rigidity (stiffness of the limbs); slowness of movement; and impaired balance and coordination.
○Patients may also experience other symptoms such as difficulty in swallowing, chewing, and speaking, urinary problems, constipation, skin problems, depression, emotional changes, and sleep disruption.
Source: The Hindu
Ques :- Consider the following statements regarding Parkinson’s Disease:
Statement-I
It is a progressive neurological disorder that affects the nervous system.
Statement-II
Women are more likely to be affected by Parkinson’s than men.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.
B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.
C.Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.
D.Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.
Answer C