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This quiz pertains to some particular topics about or pertaining to Down Syndrome. This is NOT a complete summary, and therefore, other details must also be studied.

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Down Syndrome Quiz

Question 1 of 10

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Down Syndrome was diagnosed by a British doctor in 1866. What was his name?

Select one of the following:

  • Jérôme Jean Louis Marie Lejeune

  • John Langdon Down

  • Raymond Alexander Turpin

  • John Cyprian Phipps Williams

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

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What is Trisomy 21?

Select one of the following:

  • Chromosomes fail to separate properly, resulting in a nondisjunction where an extra copy of Chromosome 21 is created (3 "21" Chromosomes), which leads to Down Syndrome.

  • Chromosome 21 attaches to another Chromosome, resulting in a structural abnormality that causes Down Syndrome.

  • After fertilization, one line of cells replicates properly, whereas the other line replicates improperly, with an extra Chromosome 21, which results in Down Syndrome.

  • None of the Above.

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

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What is translocation?

Select one of the following:

  • Chromosomes fail to separate properly, resulting in a nondisjunction where an extra copy of Chromosome 21 is created (3 "21" Chromosomes), which leads to Down Syndrome.

  • Chromosome 21 attaches to another chromosome, resulting in a structural abnormality that causes Down Syndrome.

  • After fertilization, one line of cells replicates properly, whereas the other line replicates improperly, with an extra Chromosome 21, which results in Down Syndrome.

  • None of the Above.

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

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What is mosaicism?

Select one of the following:

  • Chromosomes fail to separate properly, resulting in a nondisjunction where an extra copy of Chromosome 21 is created (3 "21" Chromosomes), which leads to Down Syndrome.

  • Chromosome 21 attaches to another chromosome resulting in a structural abnormality that causes Down Syndrome.

  • After fertilization, one line of cells replicates properly, whereas the other line replicates improperly, with an extra Chromosome 21, which results in Down Syndrome.

  • None of the Above.

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

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What are common types of diagnostic tests used to test for genetic disorders, including Down Syndrome?

Select one of the following:

  • Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)

  • Amniocentesis

  • Percutaneous Umbilical Cord Blood Sampling (PUBS)

  • All of these.

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

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What is currently the average lifespan of a person with Down Syndrome?

Select one of the following:

  • 70 years and above.

  • 9-12 years of age.

  • 30-70 years of age, contingent upon factors.

  • None of these.

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

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Which of these are common symptoms of Down Syndrome, pertaining to vision?

Select one of the following:

  • Near-sightedness and crossed eyes.

  • Cataracts

  • Brushfield Spots

  • Simian Crease

  • All of the Above.

  • Only cataracts, near-sightedness, cross eyes, and brushfield spots.

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

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Which chromosome does Down Syndrome occur on?

Select one of the following:

  • Chromosome 27

  • Chromosome 21

  • Chromosome 23

  • Chromosome 25

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

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How many chromosomes does a person with Down Syndrome have in their cells (abnormal)?

Select one of the following:

  • 45

  • 47

  • 46

  • It is not yet known.

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

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What are the specialized programs to help children with Down Syndrome called? What types of therapies do they include?

Select one of the following:

  • Spectrum Stabilization; Vision therapy, occupational therapy, motor therapy, etc.

  • Early Intervention; Vision therapy, occupational therapy, motor therapy, etc.

  • Spectrum Stabilization; Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Emotional and Behavioral Therapy, etc.

  • Early Intervention; Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Emotional and Behavioral Therapy, etc.

Explanation

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