atypical sex chromosomes

Question 1

define atypical sex chromosomes

Answer 1

variations in the 23rd pair of chromosomes

Question 2

xxy klienfelter

Answer 2

male
- addittional x
- reduced facial hair, tall, long limbs, development of breasts
- dyslexia, aggressive outbursts

Question 3

xo turner

Answer 3

• girls
• lack of x chromosome
• very rare
• no menstural cycle
• short, limited breat development, wide chest, short neck
• high verbal ability, socially immature

Question 4

hormone therapy

Answer 4

• better quality life for sufferers
• oestrogen therapy = turner syndrome = normalise development
• tetstrone for males for them to grow hair and improve energy levels

Question 5

behavioural aspects may not be the result of syndrome

Answer 5

• syndrome = rare
• observations = TS girls are socially immature because of their apperance