A Genetic Male Who Does Not Produce Enough of a Hormone

question 54

Multiple Choice

A genetic male who does not produce enough of a hormone called dihydrotestosterone may have an external genitalia that appear female.This condition is most likely caused by

• A)a Klinefelter chromosome configuration.
• B)5-alpha reductase deficiency.
• C)too much androgen.
• D)too much progesterone.

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