Question

Which of the following is not a feature of the tongue of the person suffering from Down’s syndrome?

• A. Furrowed tongue
• B. Furrowed tongue
• C. Wrinkled tongue
• D. Straight tongue

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Straight tongue

The tongue of the person suffering from Down’s syndrome is not straight. It is wrinkled and is comparatively bigger than a normal human tongue. The tongue is also furrowed. These features help in the diagnosis of Down’s syndrome.