People Who Have One Parent with Huntington's Disease Stand a ______

question 260

Multiple Choice

People who have one parent with Huntington's disease stand a ______ percent chance of contracting the disease themselves.

• A) 25
• B) 50
• C) 75
• D) 100

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Definitions:

Effector Organ

An organ or tissue that responds to neural or hormonal signals, carrying out the final response or action.

Autonomic Ganglion

A collection of nerve cell bodies in the autonomic nervous system that act as relay points for transmitting neurological signals to organs.

Smooth Muscle

A type of muscle found in the walls of hollow organs like the intestines and blood vessels, characterized by its involuntary control and lack of striations.

Pelvic Splanchnic Nerves

Nerves that arise from the sacral spinal nerves, contributing to the autonomic innervation of the pelvic organs.