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Why do females with turner syndrome have a similar incidence of color blindness as males?
Turner Syndrome is a condition where one of the sex chromosomes (X or Y) is missing.
In girls this means that they only have one copy of the X chromosome, the same as men have. Color blindness is a recessive condition coded for by the X chromosome. This means that men only need one copy of the 'color blindness' mutation (as they have one X and one Y chromosome) where as girls would require two (a unmutated form of the gene on either X chromosome would mean that it was not expressed due to its recessive nature)
In turners there is only one X chromosome for girls, this means that they only require one copy of the mutated gene to express the condition, the same criteria as men
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Can animals get klinefelters or turners syndrome as humans do?
Yes animals do sometimes have Turner's syndrome or Klinefelter's syndrome with similar characteristics as those observed in humans.
Do the pulse rates of females and males change in the same way?
Generally speaking, the pulse rates of females and males may change in response to similar stimuli or conditions, such as exercise, stress, or illness. However, individual variations based on factors like age, fitness level, and overall health can also influence how pulse rates change. It is essential to consider these factors when comparing pulse rate changes between females and males.
Who discovered waardenburg syndrome?
Pietrus sp? Waardenburg discovered Waardenburg syndrome in the Netherlands. It was the early 50s. I think it was 1951. He was a Dutch ophthmologist (eye doctor MD) who discovered many school children with different colored eyes (heterochromatica ) were deaf. WS is a leading cause of deafness.
Why are cow eyes used to study human anatomy?
Cow eyes are similar in structure to human eyes, making them a good alternative for studying anatomy. They are readily available from slaughterhouses, making them cost-effective for educational purposes. Additionally, the size and accessibility of cow eyes allow for practical hands-on learning experiences.
What is the difference between a male shrew and a female shrew?
Male shrews typically have larger territories than females and are more active in seeking out potential mates. Additionally, male shrews may have larger reproductive organs compared to females. However, in terms of physical appearance, male and female shrews may look quite similar, with only subtle differences in size or coloration.
Do people with Asperger's Syndrome also suffer from face blindness?
Some, but not all, people with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) suffer from face blindness (prosopagnosia), a condition in which they have difficulty with facial recognition. It is one of the conditions known to occur occasionally with autism and Asperger's Syndrome. Some people with AS have traits that seem similar to face blindness but is not. A person with Asperger's Syndrome who avoids looking at people will have difficulty identifying them by face. A person with Asperger's Syndrome might only look at a person's mouth and not other parts of the face.
Who is more apt to color blindness - males or females?
Genetic red-green color blindness affects men much more often than women, because the genes for the red and green color receptors are located on the X chromosome, of which men have only one and women have two. Such a trait is called sex linked Females (46, XX) are red-green color blind only if both their X chromosomes are defective with a similar deficiency, whereas males (46, XY) are color blind if their single X chromosome is defective. This sentence means that if both of the X chromosomes women are reccesive ten she has a color blindness trait. If the X chromosomes has one dominant X and one reccesive trait then she doesn't have the color blindness trait. The people who have color blindness trait are called a carrier.
Can animals get klinefelters or turners syndrome as humans do?
Yes animals do sometimes have Turner's syndrome or Klinefelter's syndrome with similar characteristics as those observed in humans.
Is there an illness similar in name of giuliana beretta syndrome?
Yes, it is called Guillain-Barré Syndrome. See the Related link below.
Why are people with Down's Syndrome called Mongolian sometimes?
Down's Syndrome people have slanted eyes with a fold of skin similar to Asians.
Are goats reproduction organs similar to human females?
Yes, as are most mammals.
Is Adam young autistic?
Adam has Aspergers syndrome, not quite autism, but somewhat similar.
What can happen to someone afflicted by Brugada syndrome?
The symptoms that can happen to one who has Brugada syndrome may include fainting, irregular heartbeat, or a heart which stops beating. Brugada syndrome is similar to having a heart rhythm disease.
Is aspergers syndrome and asburgers syndrome the same thing?
Close, asburgeres sounds similar to aspergers. Asburgeres specifically does not exist but aspergers does. Other names for aspergers is asperger(s) syndrome and autistic psychopathy which is the original name for aspergers.
Do animals get Tourette syndrome?
No, Tourette syndrome is a human disease. There are some neurologic conditions in animals in which similar signs can be observed, but the premonitory urges and recognition of the tics cannot be verified in humans. Therefore, while some animals may have outward symptoms similar to what may be seen in humans with Tourette syndrome, the condition in animals is not considered to be the same.
What is the gender of lord?
If someone has the title of 'Lord', their gender is Male. Females have a similar title which is known as 'Lady'
A scientist studies a species of bird. The males and females look very similar in color but the males are much larger than the females. What can the scientist conclude about these birds?
the males compete to fertilize
