TURNER'S SYNDROME

• WHO DOES TURNER'S SYNDROME AFFECT?

  females
• CHROMOSOME PATTERN IN TURNER'S SYNDROME?

  XO

  -> second X chromosome missing/ altered
• PHYSICAL FEATURES OF TURNER'S SYNDROME?

  • short
  • ovaries cause decrease in reproductive hormones (lead to infertility later)
  • broad chest and no breast development
  • wide, short neck (appears webbed)
  • slightly puffy hands and feet
• PSYCHOLOGICAL FEATURES OF TURNER'S SYNDROME?

  • strong reading ability
  • strong language skills
  • poor spatial skills
  • poor visual memory
  • poor mathematical ability
  • social immaturity