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Question

Nowadays Down syndrome is referred to as.

A. Submental disorder

B. Oligophrenia

C. Madness

D. Mentally unstable

 

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Correct Answer » A

Explanation

Answer:  A – Submental disorder 
Majority of children with Down syndrome function in mild to moderate range of mental retardation.
Down syndrome / Trisomy 21 –

  • A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of the third copy of chromosome 21.
  • Typically associated with physical growth delays, characteristic facial features and mild to moderate intellectual disability.
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