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What is the main cause of Edwards Syndrome?
What is the main cause of Edwards Syndrome?
- Advanced paternal age
- Exposure to environmental toxins
- Genetic mutation in the mother
- Presence of an extra 18th chromosome (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a feature commonly associated with Edwards Syndrome?
Which of the following is NOT a feature commonly associated with Edwards Syndrome?
- Low birthweight
- Tall stature (correct)
- Long fingers that overlap
- Small jaw and mouth
What is a common reason for the very low rate of survival in individuals with Edwards Syndrome?
What is a common reason for the very low rate of survival in individuals with Edwards Syndrome?
- Enhanced metabolic rate
- Heart abnormalities (correct)
- Improved kidney function
- Heightened immune function
In which group does the incidence of Edwards Syndrome increase?
In which group does the incidence of Edwards Syndrome increase?
What are the characteristic facial features associated with Warkany Syndrome Trisomy 8?
What are the characteristic facial features associated with Warkany Syndrome Trisomy 8?
What are the kidney and cardiac abnormalities associated with Trisomy 8?
What are the kidney and cardiac abnormalities associated with Trisomy 8?
Which physical abnormality is not commonly associated with Warkany Syndrome Trisomy 8?
Which physical abnormality is not commonly associated with Warkany Syndrome Trisomy 8?
What is the term used to describe defects involving an abnormality in the number of chromosomes?
What is the term used to describe defects involving an abnormality in the number of chromosomes?
Which term refers to the condition of having a normal number of structurally normal chromosomes?
Which term refers to the condition of having a normal number of structurally normal chromosomes?
What is the result of nondisjunction during cell division?
What is the result of nondisjunction during cell division?
Which term refers to the presence of an extra chromosome?
Which term refers to the presence of an extra chromosome?
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