Damage to neural circuits in the _____ is responsible for the symptoms of Huntington's disease.
A) substantia nigra
B) caudate putamen
C) motor cortex
D) cerebellum

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The caudate putamen is a region of the brain that is responsible for the initiation and control of movement. Damage to this neural circuit is known to be responsible for the symptoms of Huntington's disease, which include involuntary movements, changes in behavior, and cognitive decline. The other options listed are not typically associated with Huntington's disease.

Damage to Neural Circuits in the _____ Is Responsible for the Symptoms