Asked by Olivia Egede on Jun 06, 2024

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Which of the following is most likely a characteristic of CAH (congenital adrenal hyperplasia) girls?

A) As teenagers, they tend to be more interested in electronics, cars, and sports than cheerleading, fashion, and makeup.
B) As adults, they prefer occupations related to people (social worker, teacher) rather than things (chemist, mechanic) .
C) They are most likely to be lazy and weaker than other girls.
D) They are highly unlikely to perform like boys on tasks such as throwing balls or darts at a target.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

A genetic disorder affecting the adrenal glands, characterized by the overproduction of androgens, potentially affecting genital development and causing hormonal imbalances.

Electronics

Pertains to the science and technology concerned with the development and application of devices and systems involving the flow of electrons in a vacuum, in gaseous media, and in semiconductors.

Cheerleading

A competitive and athletic activity that combines elements of dance, gymnastics, and structured routines, often to support sports teams and entertain audiences.

  • Outline the causes of ambiguous sexual development and the effects thereof.
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Haley BriddleJun 09, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
CAH girls are exposed to higher levels of androgens before birth, which can influence their interests and activities to align more with traditionally masculine pursuits, such as electronics, cars, and sports, rather than traditionally feminine ones like cheerleading, fashion, and makeup.