Which Statement Applies to Huntington's Disease

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which statement applies to Huntington's disease?

• A) It is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait.
• B) It is manifested in individuals by age 20 years.
• C) It presents with choreiform movements in the upper body and decreased ability to concentrate.
• D) It causes decreased levels of all neurotransmitters in the CNS.

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Definitions:

Articulation

Articulation is the physical production of speech sounds or the joining together of bones at a joint, facilitating movement.

Mandible

The lower jawbone, which is the largest and strongest bone in the human face, crucial for biting and chewing.

Temporal Bone

A bone located at the sides and base of the skull that houses structures of the ear.

Greater Trochanter

A prominent bony protrusion on the proximal (upper) part of the femur (thigh bone) serving as a major site for muscle attachment.