Regarding Down syndrome, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) Down syndrome children are usually loving and responsive and have a moderate to severe intellectual disability.
B) If a mother is in her late 40s when she becomes pregnant, she has a one in 25 chance of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome.
C) Individuals with Down syndrome have almond-shaped eyes, a slightly protruding tongue, a stocky build, and stubby hands with deeply creased palms.
D) Down syndrome tends to occur more often in males than females.

Question

Regarding Down syndrome, which of the following statements is FALSE?​
A) ​Down syndrome children are usually loving and responsive and have a moderate to severe intellectual disability.
B) ​If a mother is in her late 40s when she becomes pregnant, she has a one in 25 chance of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome.
C) Individuals with Down syndrome have almond-shaped eyes, a slightly protruding tongue, a stocky build, and stubby hands with deeply creased palms.
D) ​Down syndrome tends to occur more often in males than females.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Down syndrome occurs more frequently in females, not in males. The other statements are true.

Regarding Down Syndrome, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE?​

Regarding Down Syndrome, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE?