Description
Down Syndrome is a disease of the Body.
When a person is born with unusually small body parts, it is called Down Syndrome.
Chromosomes are the units of Genetic information within every cell of the Human Body.
The Nucleus of a cell consists of 23 distinct pairs or 46 total Chromosomes.
In Down Syndrome, the 21st chromosome is defective.
Besides giving small Organs to a person, it may also cause physical abnormalities and mental retardation.
Causes of Down Syndrome
Genetics
Chromosome Factor
If not treated properly, Down Syndrome may cause
Obesity
Leukemia
Dementia
Sleep apnea
Heart Problems
Disabilities
Infectious Diseases
Decreased Life Span