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What is the most common cause of intellectual disability in the US according to the text?
What is the most common cause of intellectual disability in the US according to the text?
- Trisomy 13
- Trisomy 18
- Klinefelter Syndrome
- Down Syndrome (correct)
What is the primary genetic anomaly that causes Down Syndrome?
What is the primary genetic anomaly that causes Down Syndrome?
- Partial deletion of chromosome 21
- Extra copy of chromosome 21 (correct)
- Translocation of chromosome 22
- Mutations in the genes on chromosome 14
What is the approximate incidence of Down Syndrome at birth for a 20-year-old mother?
What is the approximate incidence of Down Syndrome at birth for a 20-year-old mother?
- 1 in 5000
- 1 in 500
- 1 in 1000 (correct)
- 1 in 2000
What is a common physical characteristic of individuals with Down Syndrome?
What is a common physical characteristic of individuals with Down Syndrome?
What is a common complication of Down Syndrome in terms of brain development?
What is a common complication of Down Syndrome in terms of brain development?
What is the approximate percentage of Down Syndrome cases that result from translocation?
What is the approximate percentage of Down Syndrome cases that result from translocation?
What is the primary reason for posture and balance problems in individuals with Down syndrome?
What is the primary reason for posture and balance problems in individuals with Down syndrome?
What is the characteristic of movement patterns in individuals with severe Down syndrome?
What is the characteristic of movement patterns in individuals with severe Down syndrome?
What is the primary difference between movement patterns in individuals with mild and moderate Down syndrome?
What is the primary difference between movement patterns in individuals with mild and moderate Down syndrome?
What is the primary role of the hippocampus in individuals with Down syndrome?
What is the primary role of the hippocampus in individuals with Down syndrome?
What is the characteristic of joint mobility in individuals with Down syndrome?
What is the characteristic of joint mobility in individuals with Down syndrome?
What is the associated condition that can be present from childhood to adulthood in individuals with Down syndrome?
What is the associated condition that can be present from childhood to adulthood in individuals with Down syndrome?
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