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Why is parkinsons disease sex-linked?
Parkinson's disease is not sex-linked, and most cases have no known cause. (Wikipedia)
What is known for its role in schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease?
The neurotransmitter dopamine plays a role in both diseases.
Which actor is Best known for playing Marty McFly in the Back to the Future trilogy and was diagnosed with Parkinsons disease in 1991?
Michael J. Fox
Why does schizophrenia start in adolescents?
Its not known actually but its beilived adolescents stress and tension leads to the disease
Is schizophrenia more common in boys or girls?
Not much is known about Schizophrenia, but it is known that boys and girls have an equal ratio to receiving Schizophrenia.
Can you get schizophrenia without a relative with schizophrenia?
No. Scientists have long known that schizophrenia runs in families. The illness occurs in 1 percent of the general population, but it occurs in 10 percent of people who have a first-degree relative with the disorder, such as a parent, brother, or sister. People who have second-degree relatives (aunts, uncles, grandparents, or cousins) with the disease also develop schizophrenia more often than the general population. The risk is highest for an identical twin of a person with schizophrenia. He or she has a 40 to 65 percent chance of developing the disorder.
Can medicines intake cause schizophrenia?
No. There are some psychedelic drugs that can mimic schizophrenia, but there is no known external cause.
How is DNA affected by schizophrenia?
It's not. Schizophrenia MAY be affected by DNA, but no specific patterns are known (yet).
What is it called when neurotransmitters are recycled?
The process of recycling neurotransmitters is known as reuptake. This is when neurotransmitters are taken back up into the presynaptic neuron after they have been released into the synaptic cleft.
What are neurotransmitters that affect a neuron's response to other neurotransmitters called?
These are typically known as neuromodulators; they can either change the rate at which a neurotransmitter is released, or alter the response to a certain neurotransmitters.
Is Parkinsons a genetic disease?
Most people with Parkinson's disease have idiopathic Parkinson's disease (having no specific known cause). A small proportion of cases, however, can be attributed to known genetic factors. Other factors have been associated with the risk of developing PD, but no causal relationship has been proven.PD traditionally has been considered a non-genetic disorder; however, around 15% of individuals with PD have a first-degree relative who has the disease. At least 5% of people are now known to have forms of the disease that occur due to a mutation of one of several specific genes.Read more: parkinson-s-disease
Is there a pathogen for schizophrenia?
There is no known pathogen recognize as a cause of schizophrenia. However, there may be biochemical or anatomical abnormalities in some cases.
