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Which organs of the body are affected in someone who has Down syndrome?
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∙ 15y ago
This a very complex question - generally, a Trisomy child will manifest the following: hypotonia and hyper-reflexibility of the joints; mental deficiency; microcephaly with a small nasal bridge and inner epicanthal folds; small, overfolding of the ears; short neck; short metacarpals of the hand; anomaly of the heart; loose folds in the posterior neck; fine, soft hair, small penis (eewww) and gonadal deficiency.
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What is the number of chromosomes affected in down syndrome?
#21
What is a chromosomal disorder that could result from nondisjunction?
Disorders, such as Down's Syndrome, are caused by nondisjunction.
What are the physical and the mental and the behavioral abnormalities in someone who has Down syndrome?
There are no mental or behavioral abnormalities, but people who have Down's Syndrome have rounded shoulders, a thicker skull, and a spongy tongue which causes speech impediment.
Can nondisjunction affect autosomes and sex chromosomes?
Yes, Non-disjunction occurs when sex chromosomes fail to separate. This occurrence leads to variable numbers of chromosomes and the manifestation of developmental diseases such as Down syndrome, Turner syndrome, etc.
Down syndrome involves trisomy?
21
What organs are affected by Down syndrome?
The lungs.
What chromosomes are affected in someone who has Down syndrome?
chromosome 21
What age group is most affected by Down syndrome?
No age group is affected; Down syndrome is a chromosome condition that is with you at birth.
What population down syndrome is affected?
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What gene or chromosome is affected by down syndrome?
Chromosome 21 is tripled in Down syndrome.
Does down syndrome affect any organs?
It Could Do.
What is the number of chromosomes affected in down syndrome?
#21
What gender is affected mostly by down syndrome female or male?
The proportion of men to women with Down syndrome is about equal.
What are facts about Down Syndrome?
there are approxmately 1/4 million families in the united states affected by down syndrome.
How many chromosomes are in a down syndrome affected cell?
Forty-seven. In Down syndrome, there is an extra 21st chromosome. It is also known as Trisomy 21.
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.
