In 5-Reductase Deficiency, Males Fail to Convert Testosterone into the Potent

question 81

Multiple Choice

In 5-reductase deficiency, males fail to convert testosterone into the potent steroid _______, resulting in _______.

• A) androstenedione; feminine genitalia until puberty
• B) androstenedione; permanently feminine genitalia
• C) dihydrotestosterone; feminine genitalia until puberty
• D) dihydrotestosterone; permanently feminine genitalia
• E) DHT; ambiguous male genitalia

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