People lack enzyme needed to metabolize phenylalanine (amino acid in milk, eggs, bread and other
foods). Beginning diet low in phenylalanine soon after birth prevents severe intellectual disability
Down Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER EXTRA CHROMOSOME 21.
ID, retarded physical growth & motor dev., physical features, higher risk for Alzheimer's, leukemia, &
heart defects. Risk increases with increased age of parents
Klinefelter Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER SEX-LINKED (on sex chromosome)
In Males, presence of 2 or more X chromosomes & Y. small penis & testes, breasts during puberty,
limited interest in sex, often sterile, may have LD
Turner Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER SEX-LINKED (on sex chromosome)
Females, single X chrom. Short, drooping eyelids, webbed neck, retarded or absent dev. of secondary
sex characteristics, certain cog. Deficits.
Cocaine use when pregnant - CORRECT ANSWER Increased risk for:
Abortion & stillbirth
SIDS
Seizures
Low Birth Weight
Reduced Head Circumference
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