Tourettes - A Ticcing Timebomb?

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1. The majority of people that suffer from Tourette's Syndrome (TS) first present symptoms during a particular phase of their life. At which stage is it, generally, first noticeable? Adolescence Childhood Middle age Old age

2. Tourette's Syndrome (TS) is NOT thought to be an inherited condition? True False

3. People with Tourette's Syndrome (TS) often also have other disorders as well. Which of the listed is also closely associated with TS? Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Dystonia Parkinson's Huntingdon's Disease

4. An unfortunate symptom of Tourette's Syndrome (TS) can be the uncontrolled uttering of obscenities. What is the term for this? Coprographia Copropaxia Coprolalia Coprophagia

5. People that suffer from Tourette's Syndrome (TS) tend to die younger than non-sufferers. Yes No

6. Tourette Syndrome (TS) is associated with a particular area of the brain. Which part of the brain is considered to be primarily affected? Hippocampus Hypothalamus Cerrebellum Basal ganglia

7. Tourette Syndrome (TS) can be split into three broad categories depending on the symptoms exhibited. Which of the options is NOT used? Tourettes plus Complex Tourettes Pure Tourettes Full blown Tourettes

8. One feature of Tourette Syndrome (TS) that has been noted is that the person affected can sometimes suppress the tic. True False

9. Which sex has a much greater chance of exhibiting symptoms of Tourette Syndrome? (Male or Female) Answer: (One Word)

10. Tourette Syndrome (TS), along with other neurological disorders cannot be cured. It can, however, be controlled. Which type of therapy is NOT used? Medication Surgery HRT Behavioural therapy