What Is Especially Limited in a Patient with Huntington's Disease

question 177

Multiple Choice

What is especially limited in a patient with Huntington's disease?

• A) The ability to learn and improve new movements
• B) Controlling aim and duration of eye movements
• C) Reflexes
• D) Short-term memory

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Definitions:

Genetic Implications

The potential effects or consequences that genetic makeup has on an individual's health, physical traits, or the possibility of transmitting a genetic condition to offspring.

Defective Gene

A mutation in a gene that can lead to malfunctioning proteins and result in inherited diseases or conditions.

Acute Severe Asthma Episode

A sudden and intense exacerbation of asthma symptoms, such as wheezing and shortness of breath, requiring immediate medical attention.

\(\beta_{2}\) Agonists

Medications that relax and open up the air passages to the lungs, commonly used in treating asthma and other respiratory conditions.