The First Signs of Neurodegeneration in Huntington's Disease Involve Loss

question 59

Multiple Choice

The first signs of neurodegeneration in Huntington's disease involve loss of

• A) neurons involved in the synthesis of nitrous oxide.
• B) dopamine-secreting neurons of the nigrostriatal system.
• C) neurons involved in glucose metabolism.
• D) GABAergic neurons of the putamen.
• E) cholinergic neurons in the pons.

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