MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Endocrine changes including increased cortisol levels, reduced testosterone levels and increased prevalence of diabetes are found in HD patients. In HD mice, alterations in the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis occurs as well as pancreatic beta-cell and adipocyte dysfunction.

Detailed explanation-2: -Huntington’s disease (HD) is a progressive brain disorder caused by a defective gene. This disease causes changes in the central area of the brain, which affect movement, mood and thinking skills.

Detailed explanation-3: -Huntington’s disease (HD) is an inherited disorder that causes nerve cells (neurons) in parts of the brain to gradually break down and die. The disease attacks areas of the brain that help to control voluntary (intentional) movement, as well as other areas.

Detailed explanation-4: -Menopause. Diabetes. Addison’s disease. Cushing’s disease. Graves’ disease. Hashimoto thyroiditis. Hyperthyroidism/hypothyroidism. Prolactinoma. More items