Asked by Kylie Shelton on Jul 31, 2024

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Individuals whose genetic composition was XY but their bodies did not prompt the development of male reproductive structures during fetal differentiation are said to have

A) a gender identity disorder.
B) Turner syndrome.
C) complete androgen insensitivity syndrome.
D) Klinefelter's syndrome.

Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome

A condition where a person who is genetically male is resistant to male hormones (androgens), resulting in the development of female physical characteristics or ambiguous genitalia.

Fetal Differentiation

The process during fetal development where cells differentiate and organs form, eventually determining the sex of the fetus.

  • Acknowledge the existence and implications of various syndromes and conditions related to sexual differentiation.
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Chabala EmmanuelAug 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Individuals with complete androgen insensitivity syndrome have XY chromosomes but their bodies are insensitive to androgens (male hormones). As a result, they develop external female genitalia and often identify as female.