Mae,who has a mild intellectual disability,can do most of the things that other children can,only slower.She has almond-shaped eyes,a slightly protruding tongue,a stocky build,and stubby hands with deeply creased palms.Mae most likely has which condition?
A)cretinism
B)Fragile-X syndrome
C)phenylketonuria (PKU)
D)Down syndrome

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The physical characteristics of almond-shaped eyes, a slightly protruding tongue, a stocky build, and stubby hands with deeply creased palms are commonly associated with Down syndrome. Individuals with Down syndrome typically have a mild to moderate intellectual disability but can still learn and achieve developmental milestones, albeit at a slower pace than typically developing individuals. Cretinism, Fragile-X syndrome, and PKU do not typically present with the physical characteristics described in the question stem.

Mae,who Has a Mild Intellectual Disability,can Do Most of the Things