What characteristics are typical in a child diagnosed with Down syndrome? (Select all that apply.)
a. Close-set eyes
b. Simian creases
c. Wide-spaced front teeth
d. Protruding tongue
e. Curved, small fingers
ANS: A, B, D, E
Children with Down syndrome have close-set upturned eyes, simian creases in palms of hands, protruding tongues, and curved, small fingers. They also have a wide space between their first and second toe and a high incidence of heart defects.
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