Huntington's Disease

by Clay Farris Naff

Huntington's Disease causes degeneration of brain cells, in motor control regions of the brain, as well as other areas. Symptoms get progressively worse, and include uncontrolled movements, abnormal body postures, and changes in emotion, behavior, judgment, and cognition. People with HD also develop impaired coordination, slurred speech, and difficulty feeding and swallowing. Provide your readers with essential information on HD. This book also serves...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0737757752
• ISBN13: 9780737757750
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 15 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 10 to 12