Regarding Sexual Development, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 750

Multiple Choice

Regarding sexual development, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) For the first six weeks of prenatal growth, genetically female and male embryos look identical.
• B) A genetic male will not develop male genitals if too little testosterone is available.
• C) If a genetic female has an inherited androgen insensitivity, female genitals will not develop even when estrogen is present.
• D) Hormonal problems before birth may produce an intersexual person.

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