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Why did evolution not occur in down syndrome?
Down Syndrome is a the addition of an extra chromosome and not really related to evolution. It is more of a genetic mutation that causes this event to occur.
Where on earth does Down Syndrome most occur?
The number is the same everywhere.
When does Down syndrome most often occur?
Down's syndrome is increased with advanced maternal age, which is defined as more than 35 years of age.
Are there any side effects for down syndrome?
The most common symptoms of Down syndrome are, a short stature in the neck, weak muscles, a wide, short neck with excess fat and/or skin, a single crease along the palm of the child's hands pesrons hands.
What age does down syndrome start to occur?
Down syndrome is something you are born with; it is not something that will suddenly "appear."
What are the common problems of Down syndrome?
Some of the common features with kids and babies with down syndrome are:upturned eyessmall, flat nosesmall mouth with a larger tonguea more round faceflatter featuresPalm of the hand has 1 crease not 2short stubby fingers5th finger turned inward
What symptoms would a baby have if it has down syndrome?
i would like to answer this as per my knowledge and the only thing that i remember is the person having downs syndrome the eyes will be similar to that of mongol es and there forehead will be large
What are some statistics related to down syndrome?
Some of the conditions that occur more often among children with Down syndrome include: heart defects, vision problems and hearing loss.
What is the difference between Down syndrome and mental retardation?
Mental retardation is a side effect of Down Syndrome. Down syndrome or trisomy 21 (or Down's Syndrome in British English) is a chromosomal disorder caused by the presence of all or part of an extra Twenty-first chromosome. Children with Down syndrome tend to share certain physical features such as a flat facial profile, an upward slant to the eyes, small ears, a single crease across the center of the palms, and an enlarged tongue. A doctor can usually tell if a newborn has the condition through a physical exam. Down Syndrome also causes mild to moderate mental retardation.
What are the similarities and differences between Down syndrome and Turner syndrome?
Down syndrome is caused by an extra or part of an extra 21st chromosome while Turner syndrome is caused by an absence in one or part of the sex(X) chromosome.Down syndrome can occur in both male and femalewhile Turner syndrome only occurs in female.People with Down syndrome tend to have a lower than average cognitive ability.Both Down syndrome and Turner syndrome are at higher risk for having medical conditions such as heart problems.
What is axillary crease?
The axillary crease, as I understand it, is in essence the armpit, including the crease that runs down to the armpit from the shoulder. It has nothing to do with axle grease.
If a child is born with down syndrome when did the mutation occur?
During meiosis
