Mental and physical growth may be slow. Heart problems are often present. Floppy or Limp Posture - there is no tone in the muscles, they are limp or soft, unable to support sitting or standing. Often due to a problem with the nerves that supply the muscles. Gene - the part of the chromosome that determines the nature and development of any characteristic you inherit.
Genes occupy a specific place on a chromosome.
Genes reproduce themselves exactly at each cell division. Intravenous Line - a tube put within a vein and used to put fluids and drugs into the blood system. Neonatal - the period during the first month of life. Neurology - a study of the nervous system. A neurologist is a doctor who specializes in caring for people who have medical problems within their nervous systems.