The disorder in which a person's nervous system degenerates during infancy is called
A) Tay-Sachs disease.
B) albinism.
C) cystic fibrosis.
D) Huntington's disease.

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Tay-Sachs disease is a genetic disorder in which a person's nervous system progressively degenerates starting in infancy. It is caused by a deficiency of an enzyme called hexosaminidase A, which leads to a buildup of a fatty substance in the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms typically begin at around 6 months of age and include developmental delays, seizures, and blindness. Unfortunately, there is currently no cure for Tay-Sachs disease.

The Disorder in Which a Person's Nervous System Degenerates During