[Ashley-L]

Why do people with Down Syndrome look the same?
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Name : Ashley-L, Gender : F, Age : 14, City : Houston, State : TX Country : United States, 

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People who are born with Down Syndrome have a similar appearance (epicanthic folds, for example) because they share a genetic inheritance. Down Syndrome is caused by a tripling of the 47th chromosome (usually, chromosomes are doubled); this tripling causes the similarities in appearance and affects development in many other ways, too. Some ways include learning disabilities or retardation and health problems, including heart valve deformities and a higher than normal risk of Alzheimer's Disease. There are lots of sites that discuss this and other disabilities if you want more information.

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Name : Karen, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 33, City : Denver, State : CO Country : United States, Occupation : Teacher, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

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