In Cases of 5-Alpha-Reductase Deficiency, Internal Organs

question 23

Multiple Choice

 In cases of 5-alpha-reductase deficiency, internal organs

• A) fail to develop in either the male or female pattern.
• B) develop in the normal female pattern.
• C) develop in the normal male pattern.
• D) develop both the normal female and male patterns.

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Definitions:

Pituitary Gland

A small endocrine gland located at the base of the brain that produces hormones regulating growth, metabolism, and reproductive functions.

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, a neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in regulating nerve excitability and muscle tone.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another in the brain or body.

Inhibitory

Referring to a process that decreases the likelihood of a neuron firing and transmitting its signal to other neurons.