All of the Following Are True About Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

question 108

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true about congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) EXCEPT:

• A) Even though the body produces excessive amounts of androgens, there is often little effect on a developing male fetus.
• B) Girls may be born with masculinized external genitalia that can be corrected with surgery.
• C) Most individuals with CAH are not diagnosed until later in life.
• D) In girls with CAH, there seems to be an impact on childhood play and sexual orientation.

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