Asked by
Logan Adams
on Dec 07, 2024Verified
_____ is an inherited progressive disease in which memory problems worsen over time, along with personality changes, mood difficulties, and movement problems such as severe twitching and spasms.
A) Parkinson's disease
B) Pick's disease
C) Huntington's disease
D) Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Huntington's Disease
A hereditary and progressive brain disorder that causes uncontrollable movements, emotional problems, and loss of thinking ability (cognition).
Memory Problems
Difficulties in remembering information, which can range from mild forgetfulness to more severe conditions such as amnesia.
Personality Changes
Alterations in an individual's characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving, which may be due to various factors.
- Comprehend the traits and development of neurocognitive disorders, with a focus on Alzheimer's disease.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the traits and development of neurocognitive disorders, with a focus on Alzheimer's disease.