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1
Q

What kind of disease?

A

Inherited disorder

2
Q

What organ is most affected?

What happens to the brain?

A

The brain

The neurons in the brain die that controls various body movements

3
Q

What age is most affected?

A

30-50

4
Q

Is there a cure?

A

No, the disease will get progressively worse

5
Q

What are the symptoms of the disease?

A
  1. ) uncontrolled movement called Chorea
  2. ) Behavior changes
  3. ) Impaired judgement and cognitive

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