Wendy's development was normal through childhood and early adulthood. However, during her 40s she began to experience muscle spasms, depression, and personality changes. Which of the following disorders or diseases is most likely to be causing her symptoms?
A) phenylketonuria
B) Huntington's disease
C) Turner's syndrome
D) XXX syndrome

Question

Wendy's development was normal through childhood and early adulthood. However, during her 40s she began to experience muscle spasms, depression, and personality changes. Which of the following disorders or diseases is most likely to be causing her symptoms?
A) phenylketonuria
B) Huntington's disease
C) Turner's syndrome
D) XXX syndrome

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Huntington's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that typically begins in middle age and can cause muscle spasms, depression, and personality changes. Phenylketonuria is a genetic disorder that affects amino acid metabolism and can cause intellectual disability if untreated. Turner's syndrome and XXX syndrome are genetic disorders that affect sex chromosome development, but typically do not manifest with the symptoms described in the scenario.

Wendy's Development Was Normal Through Childhood and Early Adulthood