Asked by Naska Dizai on Apr 27, 2024

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Thomas has small testes and is sterile as a result of a condition he was born with.Which intersex condition is this?

A) Klinefelter syndrome
B) Turner syndrome
C) gonadal dysgenesis
D) androgen insensitivity syndrome

Klinefelter Syndrome

A genetic condition affecting males, characterized by an extra X chromosome, which can lead to symptoms such as reduced testosterone levels and fertility issues.

Gonadal Dysgenesis

A condition of underdeveloped or malformed gonads resulting in a wide range of disorders related to sexual development.

Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome

A condition that affects sexual development before birth and during puberty, making the body partially or completely unable to respond to male sex hormones.

  • Recognize and elucidate the nature of intersex conditions along with their biological causes.
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jalen mooreApr 27, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Klinefelter syndrome is characterized by the presence of an extra X chromosome in males (47,XXY), leading to symptoms such as small testes and sterility.