Chapter·Obstetrics and GynecologyEndocrinology of Pregnancy

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1

If a baby has a XX or XY genotype, normal internal gonads, but ambiguous external genitalia, it is called?

ATrue hermaphrodite

BDisorder of Sex Development (DSD)

CIntersex (outdated term)

DAny of the above

EPseudohermaphrodite

2

In development of male fetus following statements are true except

ADuring intrauterine life, testes do not produce hormones essential for male development.

BAround 8 weeks internal and external genitalia differentiates into male pattern

CGene on short arm of Y chromosome directs testes development

DAntimullerian hormone inhibits development of mullerian system in male fetus

3

3 beta hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency causes increased production of -

ADHEA

BProgesterone

CDeoxycortisol

DEstradiol

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