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klinefelters
Title: klinefelters
Category: Science & Technology
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klinefelters
Klinefelter's syndrome
Name and type of genetic disorder:
Klinefelter's syndrome- A relatively common human sex-chromosome disorder. (1 per 500 male births)
Who does it affect? :
Klinefelter’s syndrom only affects males.
Does it alter a specific chromosome? :
The majority of Klinefelter individuals have one extra female sex chromosome, resulting in an XXY pattern and a total of 47 chromosomes instead of 46. Other, less frequent, chromosomal patterns include XXXY, XXXXY, XXYY, XXXYY, mixtures, and partial losses or deletions. About 40 …showed first 75 words of 927 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 927 total…adulthood are also likely to benefit from the hormone. A regular schedule of testosterone injections will increase strength and muscle size, and promote the growth of facial and body hair.
In addition to these physical changes, testosterone injections often bring on psychological changes as well. As they begin to develop a more masculine appearance, the self-confidence of XXY males tends to increase. Many become more energetic and stop having sudden, angry changes in moods.
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