Huntington's Disease Is One of the Few Dominant Genetic Disorders

question 8

Multiple Choice

Huntington's disease is one of the few dominant genetic disorders that causes exaggerated involuntary jerking motions and progressive dementia. What area of the brain is primarily responsible for these symptoms?

• A)corpus callosum
• B)cingulate gyrus
• C)basal nuclei
• D)choroid plexus
• E)amygdala

Discuss the reasons and implications of locating production facilities of developed country companies in underdeveloped countries.

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