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Academic Writing: Referencing Primary Sources

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What is the main reason for the increase in the number and age of the Down Syndrome population?

Higher birth rates among families with Down Syndrome
Genetic engineering advancements
Improved medical treatment and care (correct)
Increased access to education and social services

What is the most common type of Down Syndrome?

Translocation
Mosaicism
Trisomy 21 (correct)
Genetic Disorder

Which of the following is NOT a common medical condition experienced by individuals with Down Syndrome?

Thyroid disorders
Alzheimer's disease
Hearing loss
Autism (correct)

What is the primary cause of delayed motor skill development in children with Down Syndrome?

Poor balance (C) Signup and view all the answers

How do individuals with Down Syndrome typically compare to their non-DS counterparts in terms of overall health and functioning?

They have poorer overall health at a young age and exhibit a greater loss of health, mobility, and increased secondary complications as they age. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most appropriate primary source to reference in academic writing?

Journal articles (B) Signup and view all the answers

How many pairs of chromosomes are typically found in each cell?

23 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Down Syndrome at the chromosomal level?

Partial extra copy of chromosome 21 (D) Signup and view all the answers

Approximately how many people are living with Down Syndrome in the UK?

40,000 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is expected to happen to the total population of persons with DS in the coming years?

Rapid increase (B) Signup and view all the answers

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