Question

summarize own unique conclusions based on a comprehensive understanding of the topic and your research on

• Down syndrome
• Fragile X syndrome
• Turner syndrome

Answer 1

Answer: Down syndrome: It is a genetic disorder where the cell division becomes abnormal which results such as it may be full or complete copy of chromosome

Sign and symptoms:

• Short neck
• Speaking problem
• Small ears
• Poor muscle functioning.

Although there is no cure for this kind of syndrome but coping with the symptoms by counseling, therapy as well as some of the medication can be achieved.

Fragile X syndrome: It is also a genetic disorder where the patient have problem in their development such as underdeveloped thinking ability, poor cognitive skills etc.

Sign and symptoms:

• Unable to think clearly
• Problem in speech
• Problem with muscles
• Unable to coordinate.

Medication such as antipsychotic drugs are given, behavioral therapy as well as antidepressants are generally given to the patients.

Turner syndrome: This is also a genetic disorder affects the females only as they are born with only X chromosome.

Sign and symptoms:

• abnormalities in development of reproductive organs
• delayed puberty
• High blood pressure
• Osteoporosis.

Medications are given such as hormone therapy is provided to the patients, behavioral therapy as well as surgery.