Ch 3. Intro Flashcards

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Huntingon’s Disease

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Affects nervous system.

Causes mental deterioration, abnormal body movements, loss of control over all movement, dementia, and even death.

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What areas of the brain are affected by Huntington’s Disease?

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  • Basal ganglia
  • Thalamus
  • Cerebellum
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When do symptoms typically appear for Huntington’s disease?

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Typically middle aged, but can occur much earlier.

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Lenore Wexler + Huntingon’s Disease

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  • 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
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What is the % that a child whose parent has Huntington’s disease has a chance of developing this disorder?

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50/50

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