Genetic Syndromes

Question 1

Turner Syndrome

Answer 1

-When the baby only inherits one x chromosome

Question 2

Effects of turner syndrome

Answer 2

-Testes or ovaries do not develop

-No gonads but develop otherwise normal female sex characteristics

-Infertility

Question 3

Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome:

Answer 3

Caused by a genetic mutation which prevents normal functioning of androgen receptors

Question 4

Effects of androgen insensitivity

Answer 4

-Develop testes but irresponsive to androgens, male and female sex organs fail to develop, female external genatalia

Question 5

Persistent Mullerian Duct Syndrome:

Answer 5

the failure to produce mullerian inhibiting substance/absence of receptors for mullerian inhibiting substance

Question 6

Effects of Persistent Mullerian Duct Syndrome

Answer 6

Male reproductive system develops normally

-MIS cannot defeminise-female reproductive system also develops

-Child has both sets of sex organs but may not function properly