Question by S L: Is “down syndrome” hereditary? If so are the genes from Mother or father?

My boyfriend has a child who has down syndrome, though the mother, his ex, was 40 years old when she had the child. Her age could have a huge effect on the child. I am thinking of having children with him and am concerned. So is it hereditary or was it caused because of her age?

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Answer by littleevilzombiegirl
Not heriditary, however if you have had one child (The mother) they can have another Down syndrom child.

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Question by x_d3: what title should i put for my special education project?i mean such as “Autism”, “Down Syndrome” etc…
is there any topic related to treatment that i could put as my topic?

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Answer by and_y_knot
It’s a wide open field, but only you can decide this! What piques your interest? What do you want to know more about? If you are not interested, no one else will be either.

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Question by The Questioner: Are individuals with “Down Syndrome”, human?
The number of cromosomes are specific for a species. Humans have 23 chromosome pairs, apes have 24, some plants more than 200.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Species

http://www.madsci.org/posts/archives/1999-09/936393054.Ev.r.html

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Answer by rc_129
they are human. Down syndrome is just a genetic disorder where a human gets another chromosome by accident.

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Question by N R: “how common is down syndrome”?

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Answer by bill241961@yahoo.com
1 in 20 thousand I think I heard get it. so not so common.

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Question by Robbie Townsend: Does Jon Gosselin have “Down-Syndrome”?
He kind of looks like he might have it a little bit..in the face I mean he looks like it.
I heard from an inside source that not only does he have “DS” but he also S’s D’s.
I heard from an inside source that not only does he have “DS” but he also S’s D’s.

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Answer by FarFromtheMaddingCrowd
No because he’s part Chinese, if i’m not mistaken.

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Question by Retard Pride: Is the term “Down Syndrome” insulting?

http://www.youtube.com/user/666wilbur

I find it insulting. First off, I don’t see it as a syndrome at all and I’m not sure why it’s regarded as such. I see ourselves, as Down people, a distinct race of people.

Second, the word “Down” implies depression, or other things that make a person low. We’re not shallow people, most down people I know are happy, etc.

I think we’re a misunderstood group of people. Put as all on an island, and you’d see an interesting civilization spring up years later. I gaurantee it.

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Answer by Dogbreath
Well probably not, since most Down Syndrome persons are sterile.

Down Syndrome is named after someone named Down who first described it. If his name had been Mortimer Snerd they would be calling it the Snerd syndrome. Dr. Down didn’t have the syndrome any more than Dr. Alzheimer had Alzheimers.

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Question by Magick: Do you think Seth MacFarlane went too far with the “Down’s Syndrome” joke?
Simple question, hopefully with some simple and respectful answers. Leaving Sarah Palin out of it, do you think the recent episode (Valentine’s day to be exact) of Family Guy went too far with its making fun of a Down’s Syndrome girl?

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Answer by Adam
I think it was funny. Not because I’m intolerant, but many people are, so it appeals to a wide audience. I liked it…

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I do not own this song. This song belongs to the creators of Family Guy and Fox. ALL credit goes to them. This is the newest song from the newest episode of Family Guy. Its from season 9, episode 12, “Extra-Large Medium”. This song is called “Down Syndrome Girl”. I’m the first one on youtube to have this song. I have every family guy song on MP3 so if you want any just tell me and I’ll give you a link to it. Leave me a comment telling me what your favorite Family Guy episode is. Please RATE and SUBSCRIBE. =D Lyrics: You’ve got to look your best tonight, You tubby little parasite, ‘Cause there’s a lovely lady And she’s waiting for you. And though her pretty face may seem, A “special” person’s wettest dream, Before you get to see it, There are things you must do: We’ll try a tie, And boutonnière of yellow, Or a rose that shows, That you’re a classy fellow With the posh panache Of Jefferson and Monticello – Busting out a mile, with style! I know you just can’t wait to stare At all that luscious orange hair, But boy, before you touch a single curl, You must impress that ultra-boomin’, All-consumin’, poorly-groomin’ Down Syndrome girl! On any normal day you reek, As if you’re on a farting streak. Your finger’s up your nose And you are dripping with drool. But if you want a lady’s love, You’re better off by smelling of A gentleman’s cologne Instead of sneakers and stool. A squirt, a spurt Of somethin’ just for Ellen And you’ll see that she Will find you so compellin’ And she …
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Question by ROYA R: “Down’s Syndrome-Prices Down!” campaign.?
Do you know what does “Down’s Syndrome”mean, in this paragraph? Willard Down’s used-car lot shimmers on the corner of Gurie Street, looking faded since he cancelled his”Down’s Syndrome-Prices Down!” campaign.
Would you please translate each word: “down” and “syndrom”(in English)
thank you

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Answer by just a girl
Seems that he is saying his business had Downs Syndrome because his prices were down. Not Downs Syndrome as you and I know it, but as in prices are down. It is stupid and I bet pissed a lot of people off!

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