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Describe the Maternal Age Effect Associated with Down Syndrome

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Describe the maternal age effect associated with Down syndrome.


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Medulla Oblongata

A portion of the brainstem responsible for autonomic functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure control.

Midbrain

A part of the brainstem involved in functions such as vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal (alertness), and temperature regulation.

Diencephalon

A part of the brain containing elements including the thalamus and hypothalamus, responsible for sensory processes and involuntary bodily operations.

Flocculonodular Lobe

The flocculonodular lobe is a region of the cerebellum involved in balance and eye movements.

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