dwarfism
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Dwarfism. Kayla & Aske. What is Dwarfism?. Video: http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEqrkcLVlH0. Classification. Age Maximum height Average height. Types. Proportionate Disproportionate The difference Most common type. Causes. FGR FR3 Gene What does this gene do? - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
SymptomsDisproportional Dwarfism Proportional Dwarfism- Delayed or no sexual development during adolescence.
- The head is disproportionately large compared to the body.
- Reduced growth rate. - Either their torso is average and limbs are extremely shortened or their torso is tiny and their limbs are still small but large in comparison. (Body is disproportionate)
- Pituitary gland fails to produce the correct amount of growth hormone deficiency.
- Intellectual capacity remains the same.
- Slightly flattened cheek bones.- Sight and hearing issues.- Hunching/Curvature of the upper
spine.- Clubfoot