In the Absence of Sufficient Quantities of 5-Alpha-Reductase

question 89

Multiple Choice

 In the absence of sufficient quantities of 5-alpha-reductase,

• A) 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone is not converted into testosterone, and external genitalia are not masculinized in the fetus.
• B) testosterone is not converted into 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone, and external genitalia are not masculinized in the fetus.
• C) 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone is not converted into testosterone, and internal organs are not masculinized in the fetus.
• D) testosterone is not converted into 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone, and internal organs are not masculinized in the fetus.

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Motor Neurons

Neurons that transmit signals from the spinal cord to muscles, effectively converting neural messages into muscle movements.

Cervical

Cervical pertains to the neck region in the human body or the part of the spine known as the cervical spine, which comprises the seven vertebrae connecting the skull to the thoracic spine.

Lumbar

Referring to the lower part of the spine, specifically the five vertebrae between the rib cage and the pelvis.