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Which term is considered outdated and inaccurate to describe a person with both male and female biological traits?
Which term is considered outdated and inaccurate to describe a person with both male and female biological traits?
During which week after conception do both male and female embryos possess primitive external genitalia and undifferentiated gonads?
During which week after conception do both male and female embryos possess primitive external genitalia and undifferentiated gonads?
What genetic code asserts itself around the 7th week of development?
What genetic code asserts itself around the 7th week of development?
Which syndrome is characterized by complete or partial androgen insensitivity?
Which syndrome is characterized by complete or partial androgen insensitivity?
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What activity on the Y chromosome causes the testes to begin differentiation around the 7th week of development?
What activity on the Y chromosome causes the testes to begin differentiation around the 7th week of development?
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Which term is used to describe individuals who may possess both male and female biological traits and have genitalia that appear between a penis and vagina?
Which term is used to describe individuals who may possess both male and female biological traits and have genitalia that appear between a penis and vagina?
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Which gene is responsible for directing sexual development by causing precursor cells to develop into Sertoli cells and Leydig cells?
Which gene is responsible for directing sexual development by causing precursor cells to develop into Sertoli cells and Leydig cells?
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In Swyer Syndrome, individuals with XY chromosomes lack which important gene for male sexual development?
In Swyer Syndrome, individuals with XY chromosomes lack which important gene for male sexual development?
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What is a common characteristic of individuals with Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome?
What is a common characteristic of individuals with Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome?
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Which synthetic steroid is controversially used in the treatment of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia?
Which synthetic steroid is controversially used in the treatment of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia?
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What is a common presentation in individuals with Swyer Syndrome at birth?
What is a common presentation in individuals with Swyer Syndrome at birth?
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Which hormone is responsible for the masculinization of the female psyche in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia?
Which hormone is responsible for the masculinization of the female psyche in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia?
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What is necessary for the development of male external genital structures?
What is necessary for the development of male external genital structures?
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In 5-Alpha-Reductase-Deficiency, what happens to individuals who are raised as girls but later experience masculinization?
In 5-Alpha-Reductase-Deficiency, what happens to individuals who are raised as girls but later experience masculinization?
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Which syndrome is characterized by female external genitalia and lack of ovaries, menstruation, and pubic hair?
Which syndrome is characterized by female external genitalia and lack of ovaries, menstruation, and pubic hair?
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What is the prevalence of Turner Syndrome (XO) among female births?
What is the prevalence of Turner Syndrome (XO) among female births?
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In the context of sex differentiation, what is the role of the 5-Alpha-Reductase enzyme?
In the context of sex differentiation, what is the role of the 5-Alpha-Reductase enzyme?
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What hormone is primarily responsible for masculinization during puberty in individuals with 5-Alpha-Reductase-Deficiency?
What hormone is primarily responsible for masculinization during puberty in individuals with 5-Alpha-Reductase-Deficiency?
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