Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Is Associated with a Defect in Steroid

question 73

Multiple Choice

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia is associated with a defect in steroid synthesis by the adrenal gland, leading to reduced production of corticosteroids and increased production of androgens. A consequence of this condition is the _______ in _______.

• A) masculinization of the external genitalia; girls.
• B) feminization of the external genitalia; boys
• C) development of testes; girls
• D) regression of Müllerian ducts; girls
• E) regression of the Wolffian ducts; boys

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Definitions:

Sunken

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Thick Skull

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