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maychende

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Which psychological symptoms are often associated with Huntington's disease?
 
  a) flat affect, slurred speech, euphoria
   b) depression, obsessions, and compulsions
   c) restlessness, disorientation, and insomnia
   d) drowsiness, lack of attention, and memory loss

Question 2

A neurologist diagnosed a patient as suffering from Huntington's disease. The patient wants to know what other symptoms he can expect to develop as the disease progresses. Which symptoms will the neurologist list as likely to occur?
 
  a) anorexia, aphasia, and mania
   b) apraxia, apathy, and insomnia
   c) amnesia, delusions, and double vision
   d) dementia, depression, and hallucinations



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

d



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