atypical sex chromosome patterns

Cards (1)

  • Klinefelter's syndrome
    • XXY configuration
    • born with a penis, develops are fairly normal male
    • approx 1 in 1000 males have this
    • taller and less muscular coordination than average
    • reduced testosterone = look less masculine (less facial hair, broader hips, possible breast tissue)
    • often infertile
    • cognitive difficulties
    • passive but can have aggressive outbursts