Specific Genetic Mutation: |
-In Klinefelter's syndrome, males have one extra X chromosome, which makes them contain XXY. People usually have 46 chromosomes, while people with KS have 47.
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Physical Characteristics: |
-Men with KS have slow beard growth, wide hips, narrow shoulders, long arms and legs, and they grow fewer hairs on their chest.
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Possible Treatment: |
-Some treatments are testosterone and speech/ language therapy. Testosterone allows them to have more energy, growth of facial/ body hair, have a more muscular appearance, and allows them to have better self- esteem.
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Interesting Fact: |
-KS was first founded in 1942 by Harry Fitch Klnefelter, Jr.
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CITATIONS:
Rosenblum, Laurie. "Klinefelter Syndrome." Consumer Health Complete. EBSCO Industries, Inc., 01 Aug. 2013. Web. 3 Nov. 2015.
"Klinefelter Syndrome." Klinefelter Syndrome Picture. N.p., 2014. Web. 3 Nov. 2015.
Rosenblum, Laurie. "Klinefelter Syndrome." Consumer Health Complete. EBSCO Industries, Inc., 01 Aug. 2013. Web. 3 Nov. 2015.
"Klinefelter Syndrome." Klinefelter Syndrome Picture. N.p., 2014. Web. 3 Nov. 2015.