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How does down syndrome affect you emotionally?
I'm not sure but being around people with down syndrome, it seems like they are over emotional like they can get mad easily and if they don't get what they want they get upset. Like if they are older, they seem more childlike
What pathogen causes Down syndrome?
bacteria
What are some common causes of retardation?
There are many causes of retardation. These includes Down syndrome, velocariofacial syndrome, fetal alcohol syndrome, problems during pregnancy and other genetic disorders.
Causes Down Syndrome?
Having an extra copy of chromosome 21. You are supposed to have 2; when you have 3 (trisomy 21), Down's Syndrome is the result.
Can medication for gallstones during pregnancy cause Down syndrome?
See the Related Link to a very good FAQ on the causes of Down syndrome.
Why do people get down syndrome is it purely genetic?
Down syndrome is purely genetic. There are no known environmental causes of the disorder. It is not a disease that is passed from parent to child. It is simply an disorder when the chromosomes split during cell division during development. The mayoclinic describes the causes: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/down-syndrome/DS00182/DSECTION=causes
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.
What causes Irukandji Syndrome?
Quote from Wikipedia: "Irukandji syndrome is a condition induced by envenomization through the sting of Carukia barnesi, the Irukandji jellyfish, and other cubozoans.[1]"Note: Irukandji Syndrome has nothing to do with Down Syndrome and this question should NOT be placed in the Down Syndrome category!
What is the name of the genetic makeup that causes Down syndrome?
dana hills high school
What trisomy causes Down syndrome?
Well, honey, Down syndrome is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21, also known as trisomy 21. It's like having a bonus chromosome that messes with the genetic party. So, to put it simply, trisomy 21 is the culprit behind Down syndrome.
Which process could result in the type of cell mutation that causes Down syndrome?
Down's syndrome is caused by trisomy of the 21st chromosome. This is mostly caused when the chromosome pair fails to separate properly (nondisjunction).
Is the extra copy of Chromosome 21 that causes Down syndrome dominant or recessive?
Down syndrome is neither caused by dominant or recessive chromosomes it is simply caused by an error in the translation process of chromosome 21.
