What Is It?
Down syndrome is a mutation caused when cell division is abnormal and results in one extra copy of chromosome 21. Originally forming in egg cells, and not passed on genetically but as a mutation, Down Syndrome is known as the disorder that occurs when an extra copy of the twenty-first chromosome is made during formation of the egg and sperm. Down syndrome is a lifelong condition in which a person is born with distinct physical features and some degree of cognitive disability. Since 1983, the life expectancy has increased of someone with Down Syndrome from 25 to 60.
Origin of Discovery
John Langdon Down was known to be the father of the disease after years of research and breakthroughs, and later flew with the name “Down Syndrome” …show more content…
Each affecting the body separately. In the history of this disorder, down syndrome has known to have caused Leukemia. Symptoms of Down Syndrome can be both dangerous and non dangerous. Some facial characteristics of Down Syndrome include Facial and other physical features that specify to someone that a person has this disorder, are not harmful. What is behind these features can be. Someone that has down syndrome may experience a wide range of disabilities like heart, intestine, breathing, and muscle tone …show more content…
Those tests show if there is a risk for down syndrome. Further diagnostic tests, such as CVS or amniocentesis are then performed. After the baby is born, an initial diagnosis is based on the baby’s appearance. Some clear characteristics may include, reduced muscle tone, a small nose, with a flat bridge, a small mouth with a protruding tongue, almond shaped eyes, a flat back of the head, a big space between the first and second toe, broad hands with short fingers, one crease on the palm, and below average weight and length at
Down syndrome is a mutation caused when cell division is abnormal and results in one extra copy of chromosome 21. Originally forming in egg cells, and not passed on genetically but as a mutation, Down Syndrome is known as the disorder that occurs when an extra copy of the twenty-first chromosome is made during formation of the egg and sperm. Down syndrome is a lifelong condition in which a person is born with distinct physical features and some degree of cognitive disability. Since 1983, the life expectancy has increased of someone with Down Syndrome from 25 to 60.
Origin of Discovery
John Langdon Down was known to be the father of the disease after years of research and breakthroughs, and later flew with the name “Down Syndrome” …show more content…
Each affecting the body separately. In the history of this disorder, down syndrome has known to have caused Leukemia. Symptoms of Down Syndrome can be both dangerous and non dangerous. Some facial characteristics of Down Syndrome include Facial and other physical features that specify to someone that a person has this disorder, are not harmful. What is behind these features can be. Someone that has down syndrome may experience a wide range of disabilities like heart, intestine, breathing, and muscle tone …show more content…
Those tests show if there is a risk for down syndrome. Further diagnostic tests, such as CVS or amniocentesis are then performed. After the baby is born, an initial diagnosis is based on the baby’s appearance. Some clear characteristics may include, reduced muscle tone, a small nose, with a flat bridge, a small mouth with a protruding tongue, almond shaped eyes, a flat back of the head, a big space between the first and second toe, broad hands with short fingers, one crease on the palm, and below average weight and length at