Which of the Following Statements Regarding Down Syndrome Is False

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding Down syndrome is false?

• A)People with Down syndrome usually have a shorter life span than normal.
• B)Trisomy 21 is the cause of Down syndrome.
• C)Down syndrome is least likely to be seen in the infants of mothers over 40.
• D)Down syndrome is the most common serious birth defect in the United States.

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