Huntington's disease

Question 1

big hole at the Basal Ganglia

Answer 1

it hits motor, cognitive and leads to death

Question 2

root of the disease

Answer 2

Aggregation of protein HTT due to mutation causing long chain.

Question 3

treatments for huntington’s disease

Answer 3

there’s no treatment exept for collaborative care.

Question 4

facts on huntington’s

Answer 4

it’s inherited

begins in 35-44’s (can be 20’s or earlier.)

life expectancy : 10-15 years.