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A researcher is studying neuronal changes in various physiologic and pathologic states. Microscopic examination of neural tissue obtained from experimental animals reveals neurons with shrunken nuclei and eosinophilic cytoplasm lacking Nissl bodies. Which of the following is the most likely cause of these findings?
Klinefelter Syndrome
A genetic condition found in males resulting from an extra X chromosome, characterized by symptoms like reduced muscle mass, facial hair, and infertility.
Hypospadias
A birth defect in males where the opening of the urethra is not located at the tip of the penis.
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
A group of inherited genetic disorders that affect the adrenal glands, leading to a production imbalance of adrenal hormones.
Turner Syndrome
A chromosomal disorder affecting females, characterized by the partial or complete absence of one of the X chromosomes, leading to various developmental issues.
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