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The genetic disease “Chorea Huntington” is characterized by a degeneration of the striatum. Explain the symptoms of the disease.
•The striatum contains GABAergic nerve cells which are affected by “Chorea Huntington”.
•These neurons degenerate which causes uncontrolled muscle movement (tics).
•This is why “Chorea Huntington” is also called “Veitstanz”.
•These neurons degenerate which causes uncontrolled muscle movement (tics).
•This is why “Chorea Huntington” is also called “Veitstanz”.
