In: Anatomy and Physiology
Only 3 persons may use the same disorder, so choose wisely. Use the "More Tools", "Groups", tool to find a sign up sheet for several disorders to be discussed in this post. You will be composing an essay with different paragraphs addressing the information posted below. If the format of your post is in question/answer format rather than a coherent essay, you will lose points.
Disorder: Klinefelters syndrome
1. Perhaps you an /or your significant other is a carrier of a harmful recessive trait, such as cystic fibrosis. What would you do when considering having children? Would you hope for the best and ignore the situation or would you see a genetic counselor or what?
2. Select a genetic disorder from the "groups" list. Don't forget to sign up for it. Explain what type of genetic defect or disorder it is. Explain how this genetic anomaly occurs. Is it autosomal or sex-linked? Is it dominant, recessive or aneuploidy? You should include what the effects are for individuals, what are the survival rates, is there a higher risk in certain populations, and any other interesting information.