Klinefelters Syndrome Flashcards

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What is it?

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A chromosomal condition that affects male physical and cognitive development

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How many males does it affect?

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1 in 750

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What does the condition involve having?

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An extra X chromosome - XXY

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What do males have who are born with it?

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Small testes that produce insufficient amounts of testosterone before birth and during puberty

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What do sufferers typically lack the ability to grow?

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Facial/pubic hair, develop breast tissue, have low muscularity and low fertility levels

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What do psychological effects include?

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Poor language skills, poor reading ability, passive temperament, and attention problems

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What causes an extra X chromosome?

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An error in cell division called non disjunction, causes an egg/sperm cell to produce an extra one

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What medial complications can arise from KF?

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Cardiovascular, circulatory and respiratory conditions, as well as diabetes

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