In Huntington Disease,as the Number of CAG Repeats on the HTT

question 41

Multiple Choice

In Huntington disease,as the number of CAG repeats on the HTT (huntingtin) gene exceeds 40:

• A) the earlier in life symptoms will begin.
• B) the less likely a person is to develop Huntington disease.
• C) the less severe the symptoms will be.
• D) the more likely the chances of contracting rabies.

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Definitions:

Synapse

The junction between two neurons or a neuron and a muscle cell, where nerve impulses are transmitted between cells.

Hormones

Biochemical substances produced by various glands in the body, which act as messengers to regulate bodily functions.

Brain Lesion Procedure

A medical intervention involving the removal or destruction of brain tissue to treat neurological or psychological disorders.

Brain Area

A region within the brain that serves a specific function or group of functions.