Asked by wassim lagnaoui on May 25, 2024

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Sexually ambiguous bodies are likely to result from

A) congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
B) partial androgen insensitivity.
C) Turner syndrome.
D) congenital adrenal hyperplasia and partial androgen insensitivity.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

A group of genetic conditions that affect the adrenal glands, leading to the production of excess or deficient hormones.

Androgen Insensitivity

A condition in which individuals with XY chromosomes are resistant to androgens, leading to the development of female physical characteristics despite having a male genetic makeup.

Sexually Ambiguous

Describes an individual or representation that does not clearly fit within conventional categories of male or female, challenging traditional perceptions of gender.

  • Describe conditions leading to sexually ambiguous bodies and their implications.
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Taheysha AltidorMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia and partial androgen insensitivity are two conditions that can result in sexually ambiguous bodies. In congenital adrenal hyperplasia, the adrenal glands produce excess androgens, leading to masculinization of the external genitalia in females. In partial androgen insensitivity, the body is partially resistant to the effects of androgens, leading to incomplete masculinization of the external genitalia in males. Together, these two conditions can result in a wide range of ambiguous genitalia. Turner syndrome, which involves a missing or incomplete X chromosome in females, does not typically result in sexually ambiguous bodies.