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  1. 1Down Syndrome was diagnosed by a British doctor in 1866. What was his name?
    1. AJérôme Jean Louis Marie Lejeune
    2. BJohn Langdon Down
    3. CRaymond Alexander Turpin
    4. DJohn Cyprian Phipps Williams
  2. 2What is Trisomy 21?
    1. AChromosomes fail to separate properly, resulting in a nondisjunction where an extra copy of Chromosome 21 is created (3 "21" Chromosomes), which leads to Down Syndrome.
    2. BChromosome 21 attaches to another Chromosome, resulting in a structural abnormality that causes Down Syndrome.
    3. CAfter fertilization, one line of cells replicates properly, whereas the other line replicates improperly, with an extra Chromosome 21, which results in Down Syndrome.
    4. DNone of the Above.
  3. 3What is translocation?
    1. AChromosomes fail to separate properly, resulting in a nondisjunction where an extra copy of Chromosome 21 is created (3 "21" Chromosomes), which leads to Down Syndrome.
    2. BChromosome 21 attaches to another chromosome, resulting in a structural abnormality that causes Down Syndrome.
    3. CAfter fertilization, one line of cells replicates properly, whereas the other line replicates improperly, with an extra Chromosome 21, which results in Down Syndrome.
    4. DNone of the Above.
  4. 4What is mosaicism?
    1. AChromosomes fail to separate properly, resulting in a nondisjunction where an extra copy of Chromosome 21 is created (3 "21" Chromosomes), which leads to Down Syndrome.
    2. BChromosome 21 attaches to another chromosome resulting in a structural abnormality that causes Down Syndrome.
    3. CAfter fertilization, one line of cells replicates properly, whereas the other line replicates improperly, with an extra Chromosome 21, which results in Down Syndrome.
    4. DNone of the Above.
  5. 5What are common types of diagnostic tests used to test for genetic disorders, including Down Syndrome?
    1. AChorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
    2. BAmniocentesis
    3. CPercutaneous Umbilical Cord Blood Sampling (PUBS)
    4. DAll of these.
  6. 6What is currently the average lifespan of a person with Down Syndrome?
    1. A70 years and above.
    2. B9-12 years of age.
    3. C30-70 years of age, contingent upon factors.
    4. DNone of these.
  7. 7Which of these are common symptoms of Down Syndrome, pertaining to vision?
    1. ANear-sightedness and crossed eyes.
    2. BCataracts
    3. CBrushfield Spots
    4. DSimian Crease
    5. EAll of the Above.
    6. FOnly cataracts, near-sightedness, cross eyes, and brushfield spots.
  8. 8Which chromosome does Down Syndrome occur on?
    1. AChromosome 27
    2. BChromosome 21
    3. CChromosome 23
    4. DChromosome 25
  9. 9How many chromosomes does a person with Down Syndrome have in their cells (abnormal)?
    1. A45
    2. B47
    3. C46
    4. DIt is not yet known.
  10. 10What are the specialized programs to help children with Down Syndrome called? What types of therapies do they include?
    1. ASpectrum Stabilization; Vision therapy, occupational therapy, motor therapy, etc.
    2. BEarly Intervention; Vision therapy, occupational therapy, motor therapy, etc.
    3. CSpectrum Stabilization; Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Emotional and Behavioral Therapy, etc.
    4. DEarly Intervention; Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Emotional and Behavioral Therapy, etc.

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This quiz pertains to some particular topics about or pertaining to Down Syndrome. This is NOT a complete summary, and therefore, other details must also be studied.
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