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What Function(s)is/are Associated with the Basal Ganglia? Huntington's Disease Affects

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What function(s)is/are associated with the basal ganglia? Huntington's disease affects the cerebral basal ganglia, causing neural degeneration, and resulting in abnormal muscle movements and cognitive decline.What may cause the cognitive decline? Effective treatment for Huntington's has been elusive, but recently it was shown that a cause of neuron degeneration may be calcium overload.What potential type of treatment does this suggest?


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