Regarding Down Syndrome, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE?​

question 549

Multiple Choice

Regarding Down syndrome, which of the following statements is FALSE?​

• A) ​Down syndrome children are usually loving and responsive and have a moderate to severe intellectual disability.
• B) ​If a mother is in her late 40s when she becomes pregnant, she has a one in 25 chance of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome.
• C) Individuals with Down syndrome have almond-shaped eyes, a slightly protruding tongue, a stocky build, and stubby hands with deeply creased palms.
• D) ​Down syndrome tends to occur more often in males than females.

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