A Hereditary Condition Which Starts with Mild Personality Changes Between

question 71

Multiple Choice

A hereditary condition which starts with mild personality changes between the ages of 30 and 50 progressing to involuntary, jerky, irregular movements and muscle weakness with dementia in the later stages is

• A)bovine spongiform encephalopathy
• B)Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
• C)glioblastoma multiforme
• D)Huntington disease
• E)Tourette syndrome

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Definitions:

Weathering

The natural process where rocks are broken down or dissolved into smaller pieces by chemical, physical, or biological factors.

Clay Minerals

A group of hydrated silicates of aluminum, sometimes with iron, magnesium, or other cations, which possess fine-grained structures and are a major component of soils.

Plant Cover

The layer of vegetation or plants that covers the ground in a specific area, crucial for maintaining ecosystems and influencing water and soil quality.

Erosion

Erosion is the process by which natural forces like water, wind, ice, and gravity wear away rocks and soil, transporting them from one place to another.