How does the development of protein aggregates in Huntington's disease bring about dementia in patients?

A) disruption of neuronal connection between the medulla and the caudate region
B) disruption of the neuronal connection to the frontal lobe resulting in brain weight gain of ~30%
C) disruption of neuronal connection between the caudate region and the frontal lobe
D) disruption of the neuronal connection of the entire central nervous system


Answer: C

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