Summative Assessment: Functions of the Human Nervous and Endocrine Systems

 

you work for a neuropsychologist with patients who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease or Huntington’s disease. You have been asked to educate the patients and their family members about the diseases. 

 

Select either Parkinson's disease or Huntington’s disease as your topic, and research information about the disease. 

 

• Describe the disease. 
• Describe the roles and functions of the human nervous and endocrine systems in relation to the disease.
• Explain why the disease interrupts an individual’s ability.
• Describe the behaviors that are typically exhibited following the onset of the disease. 
• Describe the deficits typically seen because of the disease. 
• Describe treatment options available for individuals with the disease. 
• Explain the current research findings related to outcomes of the disease.