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What is the term for having an abnormal number of chromosomes?
What is the term for having an abnormal number of chromosomes?
Which syndrome is caused by the absence of one sex chromosome (X)?
Which syndrome is caused by the absence of one sex chromosome (X)?
What is the primary cause of infertility in women with chromosome disorders?
What is the primary cause of infertility in women with chromosome disorders?
What is the purpose of chorionic villus sampling (CVS) and amniocentesis in pregnancy?
What is the purpose of chorionic villus sampling (CVS) and amniocentesis in pregnancy?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Klinefelter syndrome?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Klinefelter syndrome?
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What is the term for having a mixture of cells with different numbers of chromosomes?
What is the term for having a mixture of cells with different numbers of chromosomes?
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Study Notes
Types of Chromosome Disorders in Women
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Aneuploidy: Having an abnormal number of chromosomes, either more or fewer than the typical 46.
- Examples: Turner syndrome (45,X), Klinefelter syndrome (47,XXY)
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Mosaicism: Having a mixture of cells with different numbers of chromosomes.
- Examples: Mosaic Turner syndrome, Mosaic Klinefelter syndrome
Common Chromosome Disorders in Women
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Turner syndrome (45,X)
- Characteristics: Short stature, ovarian failure, infertility, heart defects
- Cause: Absence of one sex chromosome (X)
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Klinefelter syndrome (47,XXY)
- Characteristics: Tall stature, infertility, small testes
- Cause: Extra X chromosome in males
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Triple X syndrome (47,XXX)
- Characteristics: Tall stature, developmental delays, infertility
- Cause: Extra X chromosome in females
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Tetrasomy X (48,XXXX)
- Characteristics: Developmental delays, intellectual disability, infertility
- Cause: Two extra X chromosomes in females
Effects on Reproductive Health
- Infertility: Many chromosome disorders in women lead to infertility due to ovarian failure or abnormal reproductive system development.
- Pregnancy complications: Some chromosome disorders increase the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, or birth defects.
Diagnosis and Management
- Prenatal testing: Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) and amniocentesis can detect chromosome disorders in the fetus.
- Karyotyping: Examining chromosomes in a sample of cells to diagnose chromosome disorders.
- Counseling and support: Genetic counseling, hormonal therapy, and assisted reproductive technology (ART) can help manage chromosome disorders in women.
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Description
This quiz covers various types of chromosome disorders in women, including aneuploidy and mosaicism, and their effects on reproductive health. Learn about the characteristics, causes, and diagnosis of Turner syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome, and other disorders.
