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What is the possibility of someone that has siblings with down syndrome have the gene in them?
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∙ 11y ago
It is more than likely you do have the gene. Only if you are an identical twin.
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Can Down Syndrome be prevented by testing couples blood?
No. Parents of Down Syndrome typically are normal genetically and there is no test for parents to determine the possibility of a Down Syndrome offspring. There are no known external factors that are known to contribute to Down Syndrome. It is possible to test for Down Syndrome in the fetus.
How do you treat a person with Down syndrome?
There is no medical treatment that can cure Down syndrome. The best way to treat someone with Down syndrome is with kindness, patience, and love.
Is it politically correct to call someone 'Down syndrome'?
It is acceptable to say that someone has Down Syndrome, although it may not be necessary to say it since the syndrome does have a characteristic affect on facial features which can be observed.
Do some people with epilepsy also have autism?
No. Someone with Down's syndrome could also happen to have epilepsy, but if they do it isn't always to do with the fact that they have Down's Syndrome. Some people with Down's Syndrome will have or develop Epilepsy, but there is no guarantee that because someone has Down's Syndrome that they will also have Epilepsy.
Can down syndrome be diagnosed before birth?
It is actually extremely common for a baby to be screened for down syndrome while in the womb. While it is not always correct in its conclusion, a parent is told the possibility that their child may have down syndrom.
What chromosomes are affected in someone who has Down syndrome?
chromosome 21
Can exposure to black mold cause down syndrome in someone's offspring?
No.
Is it legal for people with down syndrome to marry?
No! If someone has Down syndrome, he or she was born with it. It happens when the fetus develops an extra chromosome.
Was there an old tv series that one of the siblings had down syndrome?
Yes, the name of the show is Life Goes On. Chris Burke, an actor with Down syndrome, played Corky Thatcher. The show ran from September 1989 to May 1993.
Which of the following are example(s) of trisomy---Turner Syndrome Down's Syndrome or Klinefelter's Syndrome?
Trisomy means having three copies of a chromosomes. Turner's syndrome is NOT an example of trisomy. Someone with Turner's syndrome has only one X chromosome. Down's syndrome IS an example of trisomy. Someone with Down's syndrome has 3 copies of chromosome 21. Klinefelter's syndrome is a tricky one. On one hand, it would be considered trisomy because they have 3 sex chromosomes. However, they are not all the SAME sex chromosomes. Someone with Klinefelter's has 2 X chromosomes and one Y chromosome.
Is it common for a person with Down syndrome to marry someone who doesn't have Down syndrome?
People with Down syndrome are no different from the rest of us, except they look slightly different and are not able to do as many things as "normal" people. Therefore, unless they have a severe case of Down syndrome, they should have normal marriage ceremonies.
Are there any genetic conditions that can be confused with Down syndrome?
No, there are not. Someone might, but not normally.
