Worksheets3-21 Down syndrome
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
How many chromosomes does a person with Down syndrome typically have?
45
48
46
47
Which chromosome is extra in individuals with Down syndrome?
Chromosome 18
Chromosome 13
Chromosome 21
Chromosome X
Approximately how many babies are born with Down syndrome each year in the United States?
1 in 200
1 in 700
1 in 800
1 in 900
What factor increases the risk for having a baby with Down syndrome?
Geographical location
Parent's income
Mother's age
Father's age
True/false?
The majority of babies with DS are born to mothers over 35 years old.
True
False
How many different kinds of down syndrome are there?
just the 1
2
3
4
True or false?
Down syndrome is hereditary (runs in families).
True
False
Which one is NOT a physical trait of down syndrome?
a curved pinky finger
slightly slanted eyes
a palmar crease (1 horizontal crease in your palm instead of 2)
pointy ears
True/ False?
People with down syndrome are always happy.
True
False
Why do we wear crazy mismatched socks on World down syndrome day?
Because people with down syndrome love crazy socks!
Because colorful socks look like chromosomes
