In One Form of Intersex, Called Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)

question 38

Multiple Choice

In one form of intersex, called congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) , an XX fetus has adrenal glands that secrete excess androgens, causing the external genitalia to become partially masculinized. Which other situation might result in the same abnormality?

• A) A fetus lacking androgen receptors
• B) A fetus with an extra, undetected Y chromosome
• C) A fetus with an extra, undetected X chromosome
• D) A woman taking testosterone during her pregnancy
• E) A woman taking extra estrogen during her pregnancy

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