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What is HD?
This comprehension activity, from Genetic Disorders UK, looks at the main features of Huntington’s disease (HD) and how it affects the brain. Students consider Huntington’s disease as a progressive neurodegenerative disease and the issues surrounding genetic testing for a late onset disease.
After answering the questions, students think about the following statement: ‘If I were at risk of HD I would want to find out whether I would develop the condition in the future’. They then place themselves on a continuum line according to how much they agree or disagree with the statement. This activity can be introduced by using the video Luke’s Story which shows a teenager grappling with this difficult decision.
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