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nenivikky

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What is one way that Huntington's disease and Parkinson's disease can usually be distinguished?
 
  a. Only Parkinson's disease involves motor symptoms.
  b. Huntington's disease usually leads to neurocognitive disorder, while Parkinson's does not.
  c. It is possible to recover from Huntington's disease but not Parkinson's.
  d. Only Huntington's disease carries a risk for depression.

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What are the typical symptoms that mark a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease?
 
  a. chorea, tremors, and retardation
  b. tremors, dementia, and postural abnormalities
  c. writhing, aimless exploration, and depression
  d. tremors, reduction in voluntary movements, and rigidity


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steff9894

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: b.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d.


nenivikky

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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