Pathophysiology
Huntington’s …show more content…
While learning the effects the mutated Huntingtin gene has on areas of the brain, such as the basal ganglia and cerebral cortex, it makes it easier to understand the progression of symptoms and why certain treatments are used. For example, the neurons affected throughout the basal ganglia tend to present motor symptoms later due to the extensive damage that has to occur to affect the indirect motor pathway. Furthermore, learning about the motor and cognitive deficits that occur through the disease process can help with recognizing treatments, since only symptoms can be managed in Huntington’s. Overall, the disease progression of Huntington’s is quite extensive, but knowledge of the pathophysiology, signs, symptoms, and treatment can help with an individuals