Specific Genetic Mutation:
Males are the only kind of people that are able to have Klinefelter's Syndrome. Men are supposed to have one X chromosome and one Y chromosome. People with Klinefelter's Syndrome instead have two X chromosomes.
Physical Characteristics:
Children with Klinefelter's Syndrome have...
- Abnormal Body Proportions
- Lack of facial and body hair
Possible Treatment:
Men with Klinefelters disease are usually given extra testosterone and speech and language therapy as treatment for their symptoms.
Interesting Fact:
Klinefelter's Syndrome is one of the most common genetic disabilities in males and it affects about 1 out of every 500 men.
Citations:
"Klinefeleter's Syndrome." Health Research Funding. Web. 4 Nov. 2015.
"Klinefelter Syndrome: 47 XXY Syndrome; KS." Ebsco Host. Web. 4 Nov. 2015.
"Klinefeleter's Syndrome." Health Research Funding. Web. 4 Nov. 2015.
"Klinefelter Syndrome: 47 XXY Syndrome; KS." Ebsco Host. Web. 4 Nov. 2015.