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Understanding Down Syndrome

Test your knowledge on Down Syndrome with our comprehensive quiz that covers various aspects of this condition, including genetics, diagnostics, and social impacts.

Engage with intriguing questions that will help you learn more about:

Causes and types of Down Syndrome
Medical and social implications
Support systems available
Ethical considerations in prenatal testing

11 Questions3 MinutesCreated by InformedMind42

Down syndrome occurs due to:

A deletion in chromosome 21

The presence of an additional copy of chromosome 21

A point mutation in chromosome 21

A nonsense mutation in chromosome 21

None of the Above

Standard trisomy-21 is the most common form of Down Syndrome. This occurs due to:

Incomplete maturation of DNA and genes in the sex cells

The diet of the mother during pregnancy

The nondisjunction of chromosome 21 in the production of sex cells

The inactivation of p53

All of the Above

Mosaic Down Syndrome is a much rarer form the disease and accounts for only about 1% of cases. Mosaic Down Syndrome occurs as a result of:

Inactivation of enzymes in sex cells

Errors during early mitotic division

Over-activation of enzymes in sex cells

Any one of the parents being over-exposed to carcinogens such as benzopyrene

None of the above

Which of the following is correct about translocation Down Syndrome?

It is the only inheritable form Down Syndrome

It only occurs between chromosome 14 and 21

It is only found in Western countries

None of the above

All of the above

Which of the following is not a lifelong biological impact of someone suffering from Down Syndrome?

Reduced immunity

Reduced ability to burn calories

Vision impairments

Dry skin and hair

Heart defects

Increased perception/recognition of pain

Learning difficulties

Which of the following is not a lifelong social impact of someone suffering from Down Syndrome?

Dependency and lack of autonomy

Social stigma

Relationship barriers

Inability to work

All of the above

There are a range of support services available for individuals/families suffering from Down Syndrome. Which of the following is not considered a professional support service/organisation for this disease?

Hospital social worker

Doctors

Nurses

Maternal/Child Health Services

Genetic Counselling

Local Council

None of the above

True or False: Screening tests are more accurate than diagnostic tests.

True

False

True or False: Screening tests are non-invasive while diagnostic tests are.

True

False

Which of the following is not covered by Medicare (more than 1 answer)?

GP visit to learn about Down Syndrome

Screening test

Genetic Counselling

Diagnostic testing

Maternal Health access at public hospital

There is a “dual obligation” associated with any form of prenatal testing or diagnosis – obligation to the mother and obligation to the child. Physicians should aim to fulfil their obligations to both these individuals, while still considering the 4 major ethical concepts in medicine. What are some of the ethical issues that arise with prenatal testing with respect to the Autonomy Principle? (sample answer is available)

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