The degenerative disorder associated with muscular rigidity and difficulty initiating and performing movements is called _____.
A) Parkinson's disease
B) Huntington's disease
C) Friedreich's ataxia
D) Tourette's syndrome

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Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by muscular rigidity and difficulty starting and performing movements. Symptoms include tremors, stiffness, slow movements, and impaired balance and coordination. Huntington's disease (B) is a genetic disorder that affects the brain and causes progressive muscle weakness and cognitive decline. Friedreich's ataxia (C) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by progressive damage to the nervous system that leads to difficulty walking, poor balance, and loss of coordination. Tourette's syndrome (D) is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary tics or movements and vocalizations. None of the symptoms of Tourette's syndrome involve muscular rigidity or difficulty initiating movement.

The Degenerative Disorder Associated with Muscular Rigidity and Difficulty Initiating