Match each condition with its corresponding statement or definition.
-degenerative brain disorder characterized by chorea,progressing to severe dementia and death generally by age 55
A)Down syndrome
B)Huntington disease
C)Klinefelter syndrome deficiency
D)Multiple neurofibromatosis
E)Parkinson disease
F)Retinitis pigmentosa
G)Severe combined immune deficiency
H)Tay-Sachs disease

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Huntington disease is a degenerative brain disorder characterized by chorea (involuntary movements), progressing to severe dementia and death generally by age 55.

Answer: H
 Tay-Sachs disease is a lysosomal storage disorder that results in the death of neurons in the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms include developmental delay, muscle weakness, seizures, and blindness.

Answer: E
 Parkinson disease is a degenerative disorder of the nervous system that affects movement. Symptoms include tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with coordination and balance.

Answer: F
 Retinitis pigmentosa is a group of genetic disorders that affect the retina, leading to vision loss and blindness.

Answer: G
 Severe combined immune deficiency (SCID) is a hereditary disorder that results in a severely compromised immune system, leaving affected individuals vulnerable to infections.

The other conditions mentioned, Down syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome deficiency, and Multiple neurofibromatosis, do not match the description given.

Match Each Condition with Its Corresponding Statement or Definition