Down Syndrome Quiz

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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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Question 1

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Down Syndrome was diagnosed by a British doctor in 1866. What was his name?
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  • Jérôme Jean Louis Marie Lejeune
  • John Langdon Down
  • Raymond Alexander Turpin
  • John Cyprian Phipps Williams

Question 2

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What is Trisomy 21?
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  • 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.

Question 3

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What is translocation?
Answer
  • 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.

Question 4

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What is mosaicism?
Answer
  • 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.

Question 5

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What are common types of diagnostic tests used to test for genetic disorders, including Down Syndrome?
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  • Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
  • Amniocentesis
  • Percutaneous Umbilical Cord Blood Sampling (PUBS)
  • All of these.

Question 6

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What is currently the average lifespan of a person with Down Syndrome?
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  • 70 years and above.
  • 9-12 years of age.
  • 30-70 years of age, contingent upon factors.
  • None of these.

Question 7

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Which of these are common symptoms of Down Syndrome, pertaining to vision?
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  • Near-sightedness and crossed eyes.
  • Cataracts
  • Brushfield Spots
  • Simian Crease
  • All of the Above.
  • Only cataracts, near-sightedness, cross eyes, and brushfield spots.

Question 8

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Which chromosome does Down Syndrome occur on?
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  • Chromosome 27
  • Chromosome 21
  • Chromosome 23
  • Chromosome 25

Question 9

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How many chromosomes does a person with Down Syndrome have in their cells (abnormal)?
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  • 45
  • 47
  • 46
  • It is not yet known.

Question 10

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