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What is the source of increased estradiol in klinefelter syndrome?
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What are some diseases non-disjunction causes?
No " following, but a condition such as trisomy 21, Downs syndrome, is caused by nondisjuction. The chromosomes fail to separate properly and one child is left with an extra chromosome number 21. The potetial other children that could have been born of this nondijuction event, those with only one chromosome 21, are not viable.
Can males with Klinefelter's syndrome have babies?
No. The main effects of klinefelter syndrome are development of small testicles, small penises, lower testosterone levels and reduced fertility While that is true, there have been extreme advance in the use of fertility methods and while it isn't going to be 100% effective there is a higher chance than 0%. Additionally, penis size is irrelevant when talking about fertility. Most Klinefelter's patients have normal sizes. The problem is called hypogonadism; reduced use of the testicles. The above poster is correct that with genetic counseling, there are relatively good chances of finding viable spermatozoa. I believe that early diagnosis is essential to finding and freezing the spermatozoa, which increases chances by a good amount. Source - I have it.
What is the definition of biest?
"Biest is a combination of two estrogens: estriol and estradiol. It is most commonly found in a ratio of 80:20, estriol to estradiol. This combination might allow for all of the protection of estriol, while potentially providing the cardiovascular and osteoporosis benefits and vasomotor symptom relief of estradiol." Source: http://www.collegepharmacy.com/specializations/biest.asp
What is the prognosis for Cushing's syndrome?
The prognosis for individuals who receive treatment for Cushing syndrome is good with a high likelihood of being cured. However, in affected individuals that are not treated, the prognosis can be poor, with death eventually resulting.
A tall sexually underdeveloped human male has cells with one Barr body each what sex chromosome would you expect to see in a karyotype fro this individual?
XXY. This is Klinefelter syndrome, where males are often tall, sexually underdeveloped, and may have a slight mental disability. Source: BSCS Biology: A Molecular Approach, Blue Version Ninth Edition pg 364
What is another name for broken heart syndrome?
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takotsubo_cardiomyopathy
How is the neutron yield of an AmBe neutron source facility increased?
Fission
What happens to a gas when the temperature of the gas is increased?
The volume increases Source:
Does increased use of fats as an energy source have a good affect on the body?
yes
How is Cushing's syndrome diagnosed?
Diagnosis must not only identify the cortisol excess, but also locate its source.
Which fuel source increased in consumption the most from 1960 to present day?
nuclear power
What is the mortality rate for turner syndrome?
In the absence of serious problems such as cardiovascular and renal defects or hypertension, or if the problems are successfully treated, the life span of an individual with Turner syndrome is expected to be normal (Buyse, 1990). The annual report for the birth defects registry in Hawaii reported the first-year mortality rate for Turner syndrome to be 5.3% (Merz and Forrester, 2000). One investigation reported that the infant mortality rate associated with all sex chromosome abnormalities increased during 1985-1997 Source: Texas Department of State Health Services
