Karyotype Project: Trisomy 21 by https://padlet.com/millakay128/hsvam0pzv586oza6 All About Down Syndrome en-us 2021-02-07 22:34:38 UTC 2025-10-26 03:38:49 UTC hello@padlet.com Name of Condition millakay128 https://padlet.com/millakay128/hsvam0pzv586oza6/wish/1174555127 Trisomy 21, though it is most commonly know as Down Syndrome.

Other names:

47,XX,+21 (female)
47,XY,+21 (male)
Down's syndrome
trisomy G

]]> 2021-02-07 22:37:51 UTC https://padlet.com/millakay128/hsvam0pzv586oza6/wish/1174555127 Sources: millakay128 https://padlet.com/millakay128/hsvam0pzv586oza6/wish/1174558352 "Facts About Down Syndrome" Centers For Disease Control and Prevention. 28 December 2020 https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/birthdefects/downsyndrome.html

"Who Is At Risk For Down Syndrome?" National Institutes of Health. 31 January, 2017 https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/down/conditioninfo/Risks

Tom Mundakel, Gratias.

"What are the sexual predilections of Down syndrome?" Medscape. 18 May, 2020

https://www.medscape.com/answers/943216-181107/what-are-the-sexual-predilections-of-down-syndrome#:~:text=Overall%2C%20the%20two%20sexes%20are,neonates%20with%20free%20trisomy%2021.

"Down Syndrome" Medline Plus. 1 June, 2020 https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/down-syndrome/

"Facts and FAQ About Down Syndrome" Global Down Syndrome Foundation. 24 July, 2018 https://www.globaldownsyndrome.org/about-down-syndrome/facts-about-down-syndrome/#:~:text=Today%20the%20average%20lifespan%20of,Down%20syndrome%20was%2025%20years.

"Search Results: Down Syndrome" U.S. National Library Of Medicine. 1 January, 2021 https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/results?cond=%22down+syndrome%22

]]> 2021-02-07 22:40:46 UTC https://padlet.com/millakay128/hsvam0pzv586oza6/wish/1174558352 Cause millakay128 https://padlet.com/millakay128/hsvam0pzv586oza6/wish/1174563219 When each cell of the individual has an extra copy (three instead of two) of the21st chromosome.

]]> 2021-02-07 22:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/millakay128/hsvam0pzv586oza6/wish/1174563219 Prenatal Tests millakay128 https://padlet.com/millakay128/hsvam0pzv586oza6/wish/1174568500 A screening test for down syndrome typically consists of a blood test and an ultrasound. The blood test searches for substances in the mother's blood, and the ultrasound observes attributes of the fetus, including if it has fluid in the back of its neck. If the results come back abnormal, diagnostic tests may be run (chorionic villus sampling, amniocentesis, percutaneous umbilical blood sampling).]]> 2021-02-07 22:50:13 UTC https://padlet.com/millakay128/hsvam0pzv586oza6/wish/1174568500 Population Affected millakay128 https://padlet.com/millakay128/hsvam0pzv586oza6/wish/1174580250 Approximately 1 in 700 babies are born with down syndrome each year. It occurs in all ethnic and economic groups. The babies of women over the age of 35 are at a much higher risk, and the ratio of males with down syndrome to females with down syndrome is slightly higher, at 1.15:1.]]> 2021-02-07 23:01:04 UTC https://padlet.com/millakay128/hsvam0pzv586oza6/wish/1174580250 Symptoms/Effects millakay128 https://padlet.com/millakay128/hsvam0pzv586oza6/wish/1193793219 The most notable symptom of Down Syndrome is decreased mental function. The IQ of an individual with Down Syndrome is typically in the mildly to moderately low range, and their mental development is slowed.

Other Possible Health Problems :
Hearing loss
Ear infections
Eye infections
Obstructive sleep apnea
Heart defects

Common Physical Manifestations of the Disease:
A flattened face, especially the bridge of the nose
A short neck
Small hands and feet
Almond shaped eyes that are angled upward
Poor muscle tone
Loose joints
Shorter than average height

]]> 2021-02-11 18:13:17 UTC https://padlet.com/millakay128/hsvam0pzv586oza6/wish/1193793219 Treatments/Cures millakay128 https://padlet.com/millakay128/hsvam0pzv586oza6/wish/1193913911 Down Syndrome is a life-long condition. It cannot be cured. However, services early in life (such as speech, occupational, and physical therapy) can help a person with Down Syndrome physically and intellectually, and allow them to live their best life.]]> 2021-02-11 18:34:09 UTC https://padlet.com/millakay128/hsvam0pzv586oza6/wish/1193913911 Research Status millakay128 https://padlet.com/millakay128/hsvam0pzv586oza6/wish/1193974016 While the cause of the disease has been determined, and the disease has been recognized as incurable, there are still many clinical trials being conducted regarding the condition.
They can be found here:
https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/results?cond=%22down+syndrome%22

]]> 2021-02-11 18:44:40 UTC https://padlet.com/millakay128/hsvam0pzv586oza6/wish/1193974016 Long Term Outlook millakay128 https://padlet.com/millakay128/hsvam0pzv586oza6/wish/1193996712 While their mental function may be lower than average, individuals with Down Syndrome are still able to live full, successful lives with help.

The average life expectancy of an individual with down syndrome is 60 years.
About half of people with Down Syndrome will eventually develop Alzheimer's towards the end of their lives. ]]> 2021-02-11 18:48:39 UTC https://padlet.com/millakay128/hsvam0pzv586oza6/wish/1193996712 Support Groups millakay128 https://padlet.com/millakay128/hsvam0pzv586oza6/wish/1194029487 There are many support groups dedicated to individuals with Down Syndrome. Here are a few:

Global Down Syndrome Foundation: Aspires to significantly improve the lives of people with Down Syndrome through research, medical care, education, and advocacy.
https://www.globaldownsyndrome.org/

National Association for Down Syndrome: Supports all persons with Down syndrome in achieving their full potential.
https://www.nads.org/

National Down Syndrome Society: the leading human rights organization for all individuals with Down syndrome.
https://www.ndss.org/

Down Syndrome Resource Foundation: empowers individuals with Down syndrome to reach their full potential throughout life by pioneering and providing educational programs and services, disseminating information, and changing attitudes.
https://www.dsrf.org/

]]> 2021-02-11 18:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/millakay128/hsvam0pzv586oza6/wish/1194029487 Karyotype millakay128 https://padlet.com/millakay128/hsvam0pzv586oza6/wish/1194510456 There is an extra 21st chromosome.]]> 2021-02-11 20:34:37 UTC https://padlet.com/millakay128/hsvam0pzv586oza6/wish/1194510456