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Down syndrome and Turners
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Down Syndrome 1 | Down Syndrome;; Polyploidy; Changes in Chromosome Number;; Trisomy Chromosome 21;; 1 out of every 750 births or 2% of the world |
| Down Syndrome 2 | abnormally small chin; round face; mental retardation; almond shaped eyes; a single instead of a double crease across the palms; large space between the big and second toes;; some go through corrective surgery after birth;; poor life quality |
| Turner Syndrome 1 | Turner Syndrome;; changes in chromosome number; chromosomal abnormality where all or part of one of the sex chromosomes is absent;; monosomy X;; 2.9% of the population |
| Turner Syndrome 2 | Short stature; Broad chest; widely spaced nipples; Low set ears; Low hairline; Sterility; Shield shaped thorax of heart; Webbed neck; Poor breast development; Characteristic Facial Features;; some get growth hormone treatments; some fertility treatments |
| Turner Syndrome 3 | Estrogen replacement therapy;; reduced life expectancy up to 13 years;; average quality of life |
| Cri du chat Syndrome 1 | Cri du chat Syndrome;; Changes in Chromosome Structure;; chromosome 5 deletion;; 1 in 20,000 to 50,000 people |
| Cri du chat Syndrome 2 | cry similar to that of a meowing kitten caused by problems with the larynx and nervous system; low birth weight and poor growth; behavioral problems; unusual facial features;; No specific treatment available;; relatively normal life quality and lifespan |