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Down syndrome

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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DOWN SYNDROME

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INHERITANCE

  • Most cases are not inherited
  • Usually the defect occurs in egg cell production
  • Error occurs in cell decision that results in an abnormal number of chromosomes
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Visual Symptoms

  • short
  • weak muscles
  • stocky build
  • slanted and close together eyes
  • small ears
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health symptoms

  • intellectual disability
  • heart defects
  • depression or behavioral problems
  • respiratory infections
  • hearing problems

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