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1 in 10,000 people have it, but a child of a person who has Huntington's disease, has a 50% chance of getting it. and 1-3% of people with no history of the disease get it.
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Huntington's disease will occur in individuals who receive a gene from one parent only. Therefore the gene for Huntington's is referred to as .?
dominant
Huntington's disease will occur in individuals who receive a gene from one parent only Therefore the gene for Huntington's is referred to as?
dominant
What are true statements about Huntington's Disease?
In the United States, about 1 in every 30,000 people has Huntington's Disease.
What is a similar disease to Huntington's disease?
Huntington's Chorea
Can someone die from having Huntington's disease?
Yes, the typical life span for someone with the disease is about 20 years from when symptoms first occur.
Graph showing how many people have huntington's disease?
graph of huntington disease
Is Huntington's disease found in women of Jewish decent?
ANYONE can get Huntington's disease.
Who discover the huntington's disease?
Dr.George Huntington
Does diencephalon cause huntington disease?
Huntington's is a genetically transmitted disease- you get it by inheriting the gene for it.
Is Huntington's disease a disease?
yes
Which of the following is an example of an autosomal dominant disease A Huntington's disease and neurofibromatosis type 1 or B Alzheimer's Disease and Heart Disease?
Huntington's Disease
Is huntington disease contagious?
Huntington's disease is not contagious as it is a genetic disorder. It is passed down from parents.
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