Which of the following is true about Down syndrome?

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The risk of having a child with Down syndrome increases with increasing maternal age. The risk is highest in women who conceive at age 35 or older.

Answer: C
 Paternal age does not have a significant effect on the risk of Down syndrome.

Answer: D
 This statement is not true. Down syndrome does not inevitably result in miscarriage in early pregnancy. In fact, many pregnancies affected by Down syndrome progress to full term.

Answer: B
 This statement is not true. Down syndrome does not cause a severe clotting defect. However, individuals with Down syndrome may be more prone to certain health conditions, such as heart defects and respiratory infections.

Which of the Following Is True About Down Syndrome