The first signs of neurodegeneration in Huntington's disease involve loss of

A) neurons involved in the synthesis of nitrous oxide.
B) dopamine-secreting neurons of the nigrostriatal system.
C) neurons involved in glucose metabolism.
D) GABAergic neurons of the putamen.
E) cholinergic neurons in the pons.


Answer: D

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