Asked by Taylor Coulston on Jul 31, 2024
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Which of the following problems is associated with Turner syndrome?
A) the short stature of girls
B) problems with gender identity
C) problems with gender typing
D) the absence of a vagina, clitoris, and labia in girls
Turner Syndrome
A chromosomal disorder affecting females, characterized by the absence of part or all of a second sex chromosome, leading to various developmental and physical abnormalities.
Gender Identity
An individual's personal sense of their own gender, which may or may not correspond with the sex they were assigned at birth.
Gender Typing
The process by which society and culture ascribe particular roles, behaviors, or attributes to individuals based on their perceived sex.
- Identify and describe chromosomal syndromes such as Turner syndrome and their associated issues.
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Zybrea KnightAug 05, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects only females and is characterized by short stature, infertility, and other medical problems. The absence of a vagina, Clitoris, and labia is associated with a different genetic disorder, known as Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome. Gender identity and gender typing issues are not typically associated with Turner syndrome.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and describe chromosomal syndromes such as Turner syndrome and their associated issues.