Which of the following statements are correct about Klinefelter’s Syndrome?
A. This disorder was first described by Langdon Down (1866).
B. Such an individual has overall masculine development. However, the feminine development is also expressed.
C. The affected individual is short statured.
D. Physical, psychomotor and mental development is retarded.
E. Such individuals are sterile.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- AC and D only
- BB and E only
- CA and E only
- DA and B only
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Correct answer: B
Option B :
B and E only
Explanation :
B. Such an individual has overall masculine development. However, the feminine development is also expressed. People with Klinefelter syndrome are male (XY), but they often have certain physical characteristics that may be typically associated with female development, such as wider hips, less body hair, and sometimes breast tissue development.
E. Such individuals are sterile. Often, individuals with Klinefelter syndrome produce little to no sperm and are therefore usually infertile. However, there are cases where fertility treatments can help some men with Klinefelter syndrome to father children.
For the other options :
A. This disorder was first described by Langdon Down (1866). This is incorrect. Klinefelter's syndrome was first described by Dr. Harry Klinefelter in the 1940s, not by Langdon Down.
C. The affected individual is short statured. This is incorrect. In fact, individuals with Klinefelter's syndrome are often taller than average.
D. Physical, psychomotor and mental development is retarded. This is also incorrect. While individuals with Klinefelter syndrome may have some learning difficulties or delays, particularly with language and speech, it is not accurate or appropriate to say that their physical, psychomotor, and mental development is "retarded". They may face some challenges, but with support they can lead healthy, productive lives.
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