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Which of the following are facial features of a baby with possible Down syndrome? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are facial features of a baby with possible Down syndrome? (Select all that apply)
- Short nose (correct)
- Broad flat face (correct)
- Slanting eyes (correct)
- Pointed chin
What are common characteristics of hands and feet in a baby with possible Down syndrome? (Select all that apply)
What are common characteristics of hands and feet in a baby with possible Down syndrome? (Select all that apply)
- Short and broad hands (correct)
- Long slender fingers
- Palm crease (correct)
- Many loops on finger tips (correct)
Which features are included in the oral cavity characteristics of a baby with possible Down syndrome? (Select all that apply)
Which features are included in the oral cavity characteristics of a baby with possible Down syndrome? (Select all that apply)
- Big, wrinkled tongue (correct)
- Dental anomalies (correct)
- Small and arched palate (correct)
- Normal-sized uvula
What is a potential sign of growth failure in a baby with possible Down syndrome?
What is a potential sign of growth failure in a baby with possible Down syndrome?
A medical professional can definitively diagnose a genetic syndrome.
A medical professional can definitively diagnose a genetic syndrome.
A big, wrinkled ______ can be a characteristic feature of a baby with possible Down syndrome.
A big, wrinkled ______ can be a characteristic feature of a baby with possible Down syndrome.
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Facial Features
- Broad, flat face
- Slanting eyes
- Epicanthic eyefold (a fold of skin across the inner corner of the eye)
- Short nose
Hands and Feet
- Short and broad hands
- Many "loops" on fingertips
- Single crease across palm of hand
- Big toes widely spaced
Oral Cavity
- Small and arched palate (roof of mouth)
- Big, wrinkled tongue
- Dental anomalies (abnormalities in teeth)
Other Features:
- Growth failure
- Mental retardation
- Flat back of the head
- Abnormal ears
- Special skin ridge patterns
- Unilateral or bilateral absence of one rib
- Intestinal blockage
- Umbilical hernia
- Abnormal pelvis
- Diminished muscle tone
- Congenital heart disease
- Enlarged colon
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