Asked in UHS MDCAT 2015 2015Moderate

Typical symptoms like enlarged breasts and small testis in male are attributed to:

Correct answer: C. Klinefelter's Syndrome

  • A. Down's Syndrome
  • B. Turner's Syndrome
  • C. Klinefelter's Syndrome
  • D. Phenylketonuria

Explanation

Klinefelter's Syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects males and is characterized by the presence of an extra X chromosome (XXY instead of XY). This condition can lead to a variety of symptoms, including enlarged breasts (gynecomastia), small testes, and infertility.

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