Aletha and Frank are worried about their 1-year-old baby. His eyes are almond-shaped unlike theirs), his head seems small, and his development is slower than average - he's just now starting to sit up by himself. Which of the following disorders would you suspect their baby has?

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Down syndrome is characterized by almond-shaped eyes, a small head, and developmental delays. Huntington's disease is a genetic disorder that affects the nervous system and typically appears in adulthood. Klinefelter's syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects males and is characterized by an extra X chromosome, which can lead to physical and developmental differences. Turner's syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects females and is characterized by a missing or partially missing X chromosome, which can lead to physical and developmental differences. None of these disorders match the symptoms described for the baby in the scenario, except for Down syndrome.

Aletha and Frank Are Worried About Their 1-Year-Old Baby