What Is the Diagnosis of a 13-Year-Old Female Who Has

question 24

Multiple Choice

What is the diagnosis of a 13-year-old female who has a karyotype that reveals an absent homologous X chromosome with only a single X chromosome present? Her features include a short stature,widely spaced nipples,reduced carrying angle at the elbow,and sparse body hair.

• A) Down syndrome
• B) Cri du chat syndrome
• C) Turner syndrome
• D) Klinefelter syndrome

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Definitions:

Deficient Fluid Volume

A medical condition where there is a lower than required volume of fluid in the body, also known as dehydration, leading to various health issues.

Tachycardia

Rapid regular heart rate ranging between 100 and 150 beats/min.

Increased Thirst

An abnormally strong desire to drink fluids, often a symptom of dehydration or a sign of a significant medical condition like diabetes.

Decreased Cardiac Output

A condition where the heart pumps less blood than normal, affecting the body's ability to supply oxygen and nutrients to tissues.