The loss of neurons in Huntington's is thought to be due to accumulation of a protein known as ______, which is the result of a mutation in the gene known as ______.

A. Lewy; huntingtin
B. Huntington; Lewy
C. Huntingtin; huntingtin
D. Parkinson; huntingtin


Answer: C

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