Down's syndrome is:: (A) Trisomy 21, (B) Trisomy 18, (C) Trisomy 13, (D) 45,X
Answer is A. Symptoms of down's syndrome (Trisomy 21): Mental retardation Epicanthic folds and flat facial profile Simian's crease Umblical hernia Hypotonia Gap between first and second toe Congenital hea defects Trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome) symptoms: Prominent occiput Mental retardation Low set ears Congenital hea defects Rocker-bottom feet Trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome) symptoms: Microphthalmia Microcephaly and mental retardation Polydactyly Cleft lip and palate Renal defects Turner syndrome (45,X) include: Sho stature Coarctation of aoa Cubitus valgus Streak ovaries, infeility, amenorrhea Peripheral lymphedema at bih Low posterior hairline Webbing of neck Broad chest and widely spaced nipples