Which of the Following Statements Regarding Down Syndrome Is TRUE

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding Down syndrome is TRUE?

• A)It is due to a defect in the sex chromosomes.
• B)If one identical twin has the disorder,the other twin will not have the disorder.
• C)These individuals have brain shrinkage and are at risk for Alzheimer's disease as they age.
• D)Individuals with the disorder must be hospitalized throughout much of their lives.

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Definitions:

Preterm

Refers to babies born before 37 weeks of gestation; often called premature babies, they may face various health challenges early in life.

Permanent Disabilities

Long-term impairments that significantly affect one's ability to perform daily activities, which are not expected to improve significantly over time.

Habituated

The process by which an organism decreases or ceases its responses to a repetitive stimulus after being repeatedly exposed to it.

Over-Stimulated

A condition arising from excessive stimuli, leading to a state of overload or heightened agitation and possibly difficulty concentrating or relaxing.