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Down Syndrome Israel Arango Mr. Holley H.I 4/7/2011
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Down Syndrome
Israel ArangoMr. Holley
H.I4/7/2011
Definition
• its the most common identifiable form of mental retardation and is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21 in the person's set of chromosomes (World of Genetics. Gale, 2010)
Symtoms
Causes problems with the mind, heart and with the eye site (World of Genetics. Gale, 2010)
Life long effects
• Have distinct facial expressions and are usually short (Perkins)
• Babies born with down syndrome are born smaller and with fewer brain cells (Perkins)
Therapy
• Babies go through cell therapy
Work Cited
• "Down Syndrome." World of Genetics. Gale, 2010. Gale Science In Context. Web. 7 Apr. 2011.
• Perkins, Stephanie. "Down Syndrome." Teen Health and Wellness. Rosen, 2011. Web. 7 Apr. 2011. <http://www.teenhealthandwellness.com/article/128/down-syndrome>.
