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Down Syndrome
Israel ArangoMr. Holley
H.I4/7/2011
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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)
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Symtoms
Causes problems with the mind, heart and with the eye site (World of Genetics. Gale, 2010)
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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)
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Therapy
• Babies go through cell therapy
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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>.