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?

    <p>Poor balance</p> 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?

    <p>They have poorer overall health at a young age and exhibit a greater loss of health, mobility, and increased secondary complications as they age.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Journal articles</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>23</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes Down Syndrome at the chromosomal level?

    <p>Partial extra copy of chromosome 21</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>40,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Rapid increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

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