Contrary to Popular Belief, Most Individuals with Down Syndrome Are

question 67

True/False

Contrary to popular belief, most individuals with Down syndrome are of average intelligence.

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Definitions:

Left Ventricle

The chamber of the heart that pumps oxygenated blood out through the aorta to the rest of the body.

Right Atrium

The right upper chamber of the heart that receives deoxygenated blood from the body via the venae cavae.

Fenestrated Capillaries

Capillaries with small pores in their endothelial lining allowing for increased permeability to fluids and small molecules, found in areas requiring extensive exchange such as in kidneys and endocrine glands.

Kidney

A pair of organs located in the abdominal cavity that filter blood, remove waste products, and regulate fluid balance.