Thursday, May 10, 2012

About Chromosomal Abnormalities


About Chromosomal Abnormalites

May 9, 2012 - 9:08am


An example of a trisomy is Down syndrome, which is also called Trisomy 21, as the individual has three chromosomes in pair 21.
Symptoms of Down syndrome include small hands and feet, poor muscle tone, and a flat face. Several health conditions can occur with Down syndrome, including thyroid problems, hearing problems anddementia, according to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

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