Huntington's Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of disease?
A
Inherited disorder
2
Q
What organ is most affected?
What happens to the brain?
A
The brain
The neurons in the brain die that controls various body movements
3
Q
What age is most affected?
A
30-50
4
Q
Is there a cure?
A
No, the disease will get progressively worse
5
Q
What are the symptoms of the disease?
A
- ) uncontrolled movement called Chorea
- ) Behavior changes
- ) Impaired judgement and cognitive
