Aletha and Frank are worried about their one-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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The symptoms described are consistent with Down syndrome, a genetic disorder resulting from an extra copy of chromosome 21. The almond-shaped eyes, small head, and delayed development are common features of Down syndrome. The other disorders mentioned (Huntington's disease, Klinefelter's syndrome, and Turner's syndrome) have different symptoms and genetic causes.

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