Huntington's Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What type is Huntington’s?
A
- Progressive, Degenerative loss of neurons in basil gangila
2
Q
What is Huntington’s disease?
A
-Nerve cells in the brain breakdown over time
3
Q
Treatment for Huntington’s disease?
A
- No Cure
- Medication
- Talk therapy
4
Q
When does Huntington’s start?
A
-Before 40
5
Q
Inheritance of Huntington’s?
A
-Autosomal dominant
6
Q
Probability of Huntington’s disease?
A
-50% chance of each offspring inheriting
7
Q
What does Huntington’s disease cause?
A
- Involuntary movements
- Degeneration of the nervous system
8
Q
Symptoms of Huntington’s disease?
A
- Clumsiness
- Memory loss
- Loss of muscle coordination
- Loss of ability to speak
- Depression
