Ch 3. Intro

Question 1

Huntingon’s Disease

Answer 1

Affects nervous system.

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

Question 2

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

Answer 2

• Basal ganglia
• Thalamus
• Cerebellum

Question 3

When do symptoms typically appear for Huntington’s disease?

Answer 3

Typically middle aged, but can occur much earlier.

Question 4

Lenore Wexler + Huntingon’s Disease

Answer 4

• 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

Question 5

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

Answer 5

50/50