Turner Syndrome Picture

Turner Syndrome Picture

Turner Syndrome Text

Turner Syndrome is a disease caused by chromosomal abnormality, which means missing or having incomplete X chromosomes. Since Turner Syndrome is caused by the sex chromosomes, this is a sex-linked disease. Turner Syndrome is a result of a nondisjunction in the sex chromosomes. Some of the most common symptoms of Turner Syndrome is a webbed neck, low hairline at the back of the neck, drooping of the eyelids, differently shaped ears that are set lower on the sides of the head than usual, and being unable to be pregnant. Because Turner Syndrome is a condition that is caused by a chromosomal abnormality, there is no specific cure. The most interesting facts about Turner Syndrome is that it only occurs in females. Also, most females with Turner Syndrome is able to attend regular school and are generally able to write, learn, memorize, and develop language skills.

Hypertrichosis Picture

Hypertrichosis Picture

Hypertrichosis Text

The cause of Hypertrichosis is believed to be a genetic disorder that is inherited or occurs as a result of spontaneous mutation. It is a result of nondisjunction. The symptoms of Hypertrichosis is long hair, excessive hair on body, and abnormal hair growth. The only treatment available currently is hair removal. The most interesting thing about Hypertrichosis is that it is very rare and often unseen. Alos, Hypertrichosis is not well known and the cause and the cure for Hyertrichosis is unknown.

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Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Wendy and Lucy-
In this movie, Wendy takes her dog Lucy and attempts to reach Alaska in search of a job. On her way to Alaska, her car stops in Oregon and is stranded there throughout the movie. She then tries to steal from the nearby shop and gets arrested while Lucy was tied to a bike stand outside. When Wendy comes back from the police station, she notices that Lucy is gone and looks for her. At the end, Wendy finally finds Lucy at a person's home that adopted her. Wendy looks at the big yard, nice new owner, and his wealth and decides to leave Wendy there for her own good.