Huntington's Disease
By Anna Whitworth and Kaitlyn Gramata
The scientific name for Huntington's Disease
How can you get Huntington's Disease, how is it inherited?
What chromosome is it that the Disorder is located?
What are the symptoms of the disorder?
Cognitive: amnesia, delusion, lack of concentration, memory loss, mental confusion, slowness in activity and thought, or difficulty thinking and understanding
Muscular: abnormality walking, increased muscle activity, involuntary movements, problems with coordination, loss of muscle, or muscle spasms
Behavioral: compulsive behavior, fidgeting, irritability, or lack of restraint
Psychological: delirium, depression, hallucination, or paranoia
Mood: anxiety, apathy, or mood swings
Also common: tremor, weight loss, or impaired voice
What caused it? What gene or chromosome is affected by this disorder?
Could this disorder have been prevented?
What population is affected? Can anyone be a candidate for the disorder?
Are there any treatments, medications, or therapies available to them?
Medications/Treatments/Therapies
Antipsychotic drugs : Haldo, chlorpromazine, and dystonia.
Other medications such as : amantadine, levetiracetam, and clonazepam.
SSRI antidepressants - such as fluoxetine, citalopram and paroxetine
Tricyclic antidepressants - such as amitriptyline
Other types of antidepressants - including mirtazapine, duloxetine and venlafaxine
Huntington's diseased cell
Huntington punnet square
Human genome
Pedigree chart
(K) Citations
"Bing." Huntington's Disease Chromosome. Web. 22 Mar. 2016.
"Bing." Huntington's Disease Human Pictures. Web. 22 Mar. 2016.
"Bing." Huntington's Disease Alleles. Web. 22 Mar. 2016.