Ch 3. Intro Flashcards
1
Q
Huntingon’s Disease
A
Affects nervous system.
Causes mental deterioration, abnormal body movements, loss of control over all movement, dementia, and even death.
2
Q
What areas of the brain are affected by Huntington’s Disease?
A
- Basal ganglia
- Thalamus
- Cerebellum
3
Q
When do symptoms typically appear for Huntington’s disease?
A
Typically middle aged, but can occur much earlier.
4
Q
Lenore Wexler + Huntingon’s Disease
A
- Mother died from Huntington’s
- Found the genetic marker for Huntington’s
- People can now take a genetic test to see if they can develop the disease
5
Q
What is the % that a child whose parent has Huntington’s disease has a chance of developing this disorder?
A
50/50