Genetics Flashcards
1
Q
what is the pattern of inheritance in Huntington’s disease?
A
autosomal dominant
2
Q
what is anticipation?
A
the phenomenon in which each generation develops a genetic disease at an earlier age
3
Q
name some psychiatric symptoms of Huntington’s disease
A
depression compulsions aggression blunted affect psychosis
4
Q
name some cognitive symptoms of Huntington’s disease
A
decline in executive function
memory deficits
dementia
5
Q
name some motor symptoms of Huntington’s disease
A
chorea
gait disturbance
problems speaking
rigidity
6
Q
when do symptoms of Huntington’s start?
A
usually asymptomatic until adulthood
7
Q
how is Huntington’s disease diagnosed?
A
with a simple genetic test
