Morphological and Physiological Characteristics of Down Syndrome

Down syndrome is caused by trisomy in chromosomes, since there are three chromosomes instead of two.

This is not a disease as such, it is a syndrome produced by the affection of the individual's chromosomes which produces some Physiological morphological characteristics of Down syndrome that are easy to appreciate and extremely inappropriate for your care.

The physical and physiological morphological and physiological characteristics of Down syndrome:

They were generally short-lived, but with today's new standards of medical care and advanced care, the average lifespan has increased dramatically.

For obvious reasons, these children require special education and attention, and are characterized by not holding grudges and their appreciation of the world does not extend beyond the horizon.

There are some differences in the degrees of Down syndrome, as there are those who can carry a life very close to normal and others that require very specialized attention and care permanent.

Characteristics at a physical level:

• Flattened face.
• Oblique palpebral fissure (slanted, Mongolian eyes) and epicanthus (folds in the inner corner of the eye).
• Small ears.
• Heart abnormalities.
• Chubby hands with characteristic line called apelike fold.
• Short stature.
• The whole body tends to be plump.
• Hypotonia (weakness to sustain muscle tension).
• Its neck is short and wide.

Characteristics at a physiological level:

• Growth retardation
• Mental retardation of varying degrees.
• Tendency to Leukemia.
• Thyroid Dysfunction.
• Deafness and sight defects.
• Premature aging.
• Late sexual maturation.
• Weak immune system
• Development of symptoms of Alzheimer's disease from the age of 35.