(turner syndrome) other important genetic disorders Flashcards

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1
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turner syndrome can only occur in which gender

A

female

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2
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describe a female chromosome as it relates to turner syndrome

A

only have one x chromosome

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3
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what is the name of the one x chromosome as it relates to turner syndrome

A

karyotype 45,X

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4
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describe the reproductive organs of a person with turner syndrome

A

absence of ovaries (sterile)

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5
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describe the stature of a person with turner syndrome

A

short stature

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6
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describe the neck of the person with turner syndrome

A

webbing of the neck

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7
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describe the breast area of a person with turner syndrome

A

widely spaced nipples

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8
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what does a person with turner syndrome has a high number of

A

miscarried fetuses

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9
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how does a person with turner syndrome usually inherit the disease

A

x chromosome from mother

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10
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how often does turner syndrome develop in female births

A

1 in 2500 births

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11
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what are teenagers who have turner syndrome given

A

estrogen

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