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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

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Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...

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Relate the characteristics of the most common chromosome abnormalties in human: Downs Syndrome and the first Physician that described the condition.

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Down Syndrome

The genetic disorder caused by the abnormal cell division resulting in an extra full or partial copy of choromome 21 is called Down Syndrome. Due to this extra genetic material, there are developemental changes and physical features of Down Syndrome.

Some of the most common features of Down Syndrome are :

Flattened face
Short neck
Poor Muscle tone
protruding ongue
Small head
Short height etc etc.

Individuals with Down Syndrome are diagnosed before or at birth. They have mild to moderate cognitive impairment, like delayed language, affected both short term and long term memory etc.

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