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In One Form of Intersex, Called Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)

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In one form of intersex, called congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) , an XX fetus has adrenal glands that secrete excess androgens, causing the external genitalia to become partially masculinized. Which other situation might result in the same abnormality?


A) A fetus lacking androgen receptors
B) A fetus with an extra, undetected Y chromosome
C) A fetus with an extra, undetected X chromosome
D) A woman taking testosterone during her pregnancy
E) A woman taking extra estrogen during her pregnancy

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