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A 16-year-old girl is brought to the physician because she has not yet had her 1st period. She was born at 39 weeks gestation via spontaneous vaginal delivery. She is up to date on all vaccines and meeting all developmental milestones. She has no history of a serious illness and takes no medications. Physical examination shows underdeveloped breasts with scant pubic and axillary hair. Speculum examination shows a short vagina and no cervix. The remainder of the physical examination shows no abnormalities. Pelvic ultrasound shows no uterus. Which of the following is the most likely karyotype in this patient?

A47,XXY

B45,X

C46,XY

D46,XX/46,XY

E46,XX

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A 47-year-old woman comes to the physician because of fatigue, difficulty falling asleep, and night sweats for the past 6 months. Over the past year, her menstrual cycle has become irregular and her last menstrual period was 2 months ago. She quit smoking 2 years ago. Pelvic exam shows vulvovaginal atrophy. A pregnancy test is negative. Which of the following changes is most likely to occur in this patient's condition?

ADecreased gonadotropin-releasing hormone

BIncreased inhibin B

CDecreased luteinizing hormone

DIncreased estrogen

EIncreased follicle-stimulating hormone

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A 15-year-old boy is brought to the physician for a well-child visit. His parents are concerned that he has not had his growth spurt yet. As a child, he was consistently in the 60th percentile for height; now he is in the 25th percentile. His classmates make fun of his height and high-pitched voice. His parents are also concerned that he does not maintain good hygiene. He frequently forgets to shower and does not seem aware of his body odor. As an infant, he had bilateral orchidopexy for cryptorchidism and a cleft palate repair. He is otherwise healthy. Vital signs are within normal limits. On physical exam, axillary and pubic hair is sparse. Genitals are Tanner stage 1 and the testicles are 2 mL bilaterally. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

AConstitutional delay of puberty

BHyperprolactinemia

CHypothyroidism

DPrimary hypogonadism

EKallmann syndrome

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