Chromosome Errors (Disorders) Flashcards
1
Q
What causes Turner’s Syndrome?
A
Monosomy X
2
Q
What are some symptoms of Turner’s Syndrome?
A
- Short stature
- Infertility
- Little/no sexual development
3
Q
What causes Klinefelter Syndrome?
A
XY with an extra X
4
Q
What are some symptoms of Klinefelter’s Syndrome?
A
- Infertility
- Feminine physical traits
- Can be treated at puberty with Testosterone
5
Q
What causes Patau Syndrome?
A
Trisomy 13
6
Q
What are some symptoms of Patau Syndrome?
A
- Serious developmental problems
- Organ failure
- Death in infancy
7
Q
What causes Edward’s Syndrome?
A
Trisomy 18
8
Q
What are some symptoms of Edward’s Syndrome?
A
- Organ system complications
- Low prenatal survival rate
- Death in infancy
9
Q
What causes Down Syndrome?
A
Trisomy 21
10
Q
What are some symptoms of Down Syndrome?
A
- Flat features
- Short stature
- Developmental issues
