It Is a Rare, Genetically Transmitted Disorder That Involves Twitching

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Multiple Choice

It is a rare, genetically transmitted disorder that involves twitching movements, dementia, and death. Its symptoms begin to appear in childhood to late in life, and onset most typically occurs during midlife. What is it?

• A) Huntington's disease
• B) Alzheimer's disease
• C) Parkinson's disease
• D) Meningitis

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