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What is the neurotransmitter that is deficient in huntington's disease?
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∙ 13y ago
The neurotransmitter that has been thought to be deficient is enkephalin. The striatal neurons in the caudate and putamen degenerate, causing decrease release of enkaphalin, leading to decreased activity of the indirect pathway of the basal ganglia. There is decreased inhibition on the globus pallidus externus, leading to increased inhibition of the subthalamic nulceus. This inactivates the indirect pathway, leading to hyperkinetic movements.
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What neurotransmitter is deficient in Parkinsons Disease?
Dopamine is the neurotransmitter that is lacked in Parkinson's Disease.
Symptoms of huntingtons disease?
The symptoms of Huntingtons Disease are, mental deterioration and uncontrollable movements; symptoms usually appear in middle ages.
Is cystic fibroses linked with huntingtons disease?
No
Is huntingtons disease monosomy or trisomy?
Monosomy
Can night sweats be a symptom of huntingtons disease?
No.
Are aspergers syndrome and huntingtons disease connected?
No.
How many people have huntingtons disease?
One in ten thousand have Huntington's disease.
How do you inherit Huntington's?
Huntingtons disease is inherited from your parents
How is huntingtons disease inherited?
Its Passed On From Your Parents Its Inherited
Is Parkinsons chorea related to Huntingtons disease in men?
No.
What is a treatment for huntingtons disease?
medication and anti deprassants
What is other name for huntingtons disease?
Huntington's Chorea
