What Do You Know About Tourette Syndrome? Trivia Quiz

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What Do You Know About Tourette Syndrome? Trivia Quiz

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1.

Tourette's is more common in females than in males.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

All tics are better when calm or focused.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

Some disorders associated with Tourette's are ADHD, OCD, and depression.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

Which of these is not an example of a simple tic?
- A.
  
  Eye blinking
- B.
  
  Sniffing
- C.
  
  Facial grimacing
- D.
  
  Hopping
5.

Which of these facts is UNTRUE?
- A.
  
  Estimated that 200,000 Americans have the most severe form of Tourette's
- B.
  
  Tic severity peaks in the late teen years.
- C.
  
  Early tic symptoms are noticed between the ages of 3-9
- D.
  
  No one medication eliminates all symtpoms
6.

What is it called when people with Tourette's shout inappropriate words or phrases?
- A.
  
  Coprolalia
- B.
  
  Echolalia
- C.
  
  Basal ganglia
- D.
  
  Trilopia
7.

What are examples of treatment for Tourette's?
- A.
  
  Neuroleptics
- B.
  
  Treatment to reduce urge to tic
- C.
  
  No treatment if Tourette's do not impair
- D.
  
  All of the above
8.

Tourette's Syndrome often goes __________________.
9.

_________ and ___________ suggests that Tourette's is inherited.

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