Match each condition with its corresponding statement or definition.
-Nervous disorder characterized by involuntary trembling and muscle rigidity
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

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Parkinson disease is a nervous disorder characterized by involuntary trembling and muscle rigidity.

Answer: B
 Huntington disease is a genetic disorder that causes progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the brain, leading to involuntary movements and mental disturbances.

Answer: C
 Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic disorder that results in an extra X chromosome in males, leading to underdeveloped testicles and other symptoms.

Answer: D
 Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body, leading to a range of symptoms depending on the type and severity.

Answer: F
 Retinitis pigmentosa is a genetic disorder that causes vision loss and progressive degeneration of the retina.

Answer: G
 Severe combined immune deficiency (SCID) is a genetic disorder that affects the immune system, leaving individuals highly susceptible to infections and other illnesses.

Answer: H
 Tay-Sachs disease is a genetic disorder that causes progressive destruction of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to developmental delays, paralysis, and death.

Match Each Condition with Its Corresponding Statement or Definition