It is a rare, genetically transmitted disorder that involves twitching movements, dementia, and death.Its symptoms begin to appear in childhood to late in life, onset most typically occurs during midlife.What is it?
A)Huntington's disease
B)Alzheimer's disease
C)Parkinson's disease
D)Meningitis

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The description matches that of Huntington's disease, which is caused by a genetic mutation and causes neurological symptoms to develop over time, including involuntary movements, cognitive decline, and death. Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease share some symptoms, but the twitching movements and age of onset make Huntington's disease the most likely answer. Meningitis is not genetic and causes different symptoms.

It Is a Rare, Genetically Transmitted Disorder That Involves Twitching