Question

which of the following conditions is characterized by fine tremors, muscle rigidity, and a shuffling gait?
a alzheimers disease
b reyes syndrome
c bells palsy
d parkinsons disease

Explanation:

• Alzheimer's disease: Mainly affects memory and cognitive functions, not characterized by tremors, muscle rigidity, and shuffling gait.
• Reye's syndrome: Usually occurs in children after a viral illness, involves liver and brain issues, not the described motor symptoms.
• Bell's palsy: Affects facial muscles causing facial paralysis, not the symptoms in the question.
• Parkinson's disease: Classic symptoms include resting tremors (fine tremors), muscle rigidity, and bradykinesia (which can lead to shuffling gait).

Answer:

D. Parkinson's disease