Klinefelter's Syndrome

&
Turners Syndrome

Cause of Kleinfelters
Male has extra Chromosome
Known as XXY male
Male has total of 47 chromosomes

Cause of Turners
Turner's syndrome is caused by the complete or

partial absence of one of the X chromosomes

Only occurs in females

Symptoms of Kleinfelters
Male may be infertile
Learning and motor skills impairment
Lack of Hair normal men have

Symptoms of Turners
Women are shorter than normal
Infertile
Puffiness
Skeletal abnormalities
Heart defects
Kidney problems

Kleinfelters Treatment
Genetic Variation is irreversible
Testosterone treatment for people who want to be

more masculine

Turners Treatment
Growth Hormone
Estrogen treatments
No known cures

Groups Getting Disorder

1 out of 650 people have Klinefelters disorder, many

dont show symptoms

Group most likely to get Turners is women

Artificial Insemination

Artificial insemination - a technique that can help

treat certain kinds of infertility in women.

For/Against Artificial Insemination

For

Against

Less risk for child w/

Religious Groups think

disorder

its unethical

You tube videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

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