PSYC 3206 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Cleft Lip And Cleft Palate, Down Syndrome, Fetus
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Turner"s syndrome- in males, smaller sex organs and shorter in stature, male breast development and less muscle mass; in females, smaller sex organs and even shorter in stature, more muscular; it is a genetic mutation. Trisomy 21 (or down syndrome) - a genetic defect that is not inherited; about 3 types of down syndrome; the genetic chromosome 21 causes the developmental and intellectual delays. 125 males conceived for every 100 females; 105 males born for every 100 females; 96 males survive till 1st birthday for 100 females. Fetal heart monitors- external and internal both give evidence of contractions. Average infant size- 20 inches long, 7. 5 pounds; 5. 5 to 10 lbs normal; boys tend to be longer and heavier. Soft spot on the top of the head. Infant assessment- apgar score: appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, and respiration. Deaths from injuries: 90% of injury deaths in infancy due to:
