Which characteristic is related to Down syndrome?
a. Up-slanting eyes
b. Abnormal genitalia
c. Bleeding tendency
d. Edema of extremities
ANS: A
Up-slanting eyes, wide short fingers, and low-set ears are often seen in infants with Down syndrome. Bleeding tendency, edema of extremities, and abnormal genitalia are not characteristics of Down syndrome.
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