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7 Cards in this Set
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Turner's Syndrome
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X
Ovaries form but do not mature sex characteristics form but do not mature |
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Poly-X
Superfemale Syndrome |
XXX
Erratic ovary function Normal physical chars, but menstrual problems. Mental retardation and sterility common. Given BC to shut down ovaries. |
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Kleinfelter's Syndrome
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XXY (male)
Testes form but do not mature Tall, feminine musculature, Gynecomastia, high-pitched voice. Sterile. Abberant I.Q. (high or low) |
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Poly-Y
Supermale Syndrome |
XYY (male)
Excessive testicular activity. Tall. Severe acne. Low I.Q. Agressive. |
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True Hermaphrodite
Sexual Mozaic |
XX/XY (male and female)
Both ovarian and testicular tissues form. Mixed 1º and 2º sex characteristics. |
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Pseudohermaphrodite
Adrenogenital Syndrome Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia |
XX (female)
Normal ovarian function, but over production of androgen by adrenal glands. 1º and 2º sex characteristics a mix of M and F. |
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Testicular Feminization
Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome |
XY (male)
Normal testicular function, but tissues unable to respond to androgens. Outward appearance is F (1º and 2º F chars form but do not mature). Testes form but do no descend. Uterus and vagina develop, but poorly due to lack of estrogens. |
