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Common physical signs of Down syndrome include: decreased or poor muscle tone, short neck, with excess skin at the back of the neck, flattened facial profile and nose, small head, ears, and mouth, upward slanting eyes, often with a skin fold that comes out from the upper eyelid and covers the inner corner of the eye, wide, short hands with short fingers, single, deep, crease across the palm of each hand and a deep groove between the first and second toes.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 12y agoCommon Down syndrome effects can include:
Thyroid problems
Hearing problems
Congenital Heart disease
Eye problems
Seizure disorders
Bone, muscle, nerve, or joint problems
Leukemia and other cancers
Immune system problems
Developmental delay
Mental retardation
Alzheimer's disease.
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∙ 12y agoDown syndrome's physical features include a thick neck, high body fat percentile, a receding chin, a larger than normal tongue, and small eyes.
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What body system does down syndrom effect?
Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder that occurs as a result of an extra copy, or part thereof, of chromosome 21. The body systems that Down Syndrome affects may include the heart and lungs. Down Syndrome also affects physical development and intellectual disability.
What are the side effects of Down syndrome?
i dont know Negro ..
What effects on an individual does downs syndrome cause?
Down syndrome mainly affects the persons physical features but it also affects their learning abilities.
What is the genetic disorder for having three 21 chromosomes?
down syndrome
What are the physical effects after vanishing twin syndrome?
aspergers syndrome
What is a chromosomal disorder that could result from nondisjunction?
Disorders, such as Down's Syndrome, are caused by nondisjunction.
What condition results when a child is born with an extra chromosome on the third pair?
Down syndrome
What is the correct spelling 'Down syndrome' or 'Down's syndrome'?
Down syndrome is generally the preferred spelling, although Down's syndrome is sometimes used in American sources.
Is down's syndrome inherited?
Most cases of down syndrome are not inherited. Translocation Down syndrome can be inherited.
Where is down syndrome on your body?
Down Syndrome Is In Your Brain.
What are diagnosis for down syndrome?
Down syndrome IS the diagnosis.
Can be cured form down syndrome?
No, Down Syndrome is permanent.
