PSYB64H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Anterior Pituitary, Human Sexual Activity, Chromosome Abnormality
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Sex chromosome abnormalities turner syndrome: a condition caused by xo genotype, characterized by frequent abnormalities of the ovaries and infertility. Has impact on fertility, growth, and hormone production and associated w/ higher risk of diabetes, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular disease. Treatments: human growth hormone, female hormone replacement therapy, and assisted reproductive technologies. Klinefelter syndrome: condition in males caused by xxy genotype, characterized by frequent problems w/ fertility, secondary sex characteristics, and verbal skills. Exp. reduced fertility, require hormone treatment @ puberty = promote development of secondary male sex characteristics & inhibit female. Other symptoms due to interference w/ process of x-inactivation. Normal intelligence, mild cognitive difficulties and social awkwardness usually take form of delayed and reduce verbal skills. Left handedness common might affect brain lateralization. Boys appear physically w/in typical limits tend to be taller and leaner, suffer from acne, and higher risk for minor physical abnormalities of eye, elbow, and chest.
