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What is the main cause of Persistent Mullerian Duct Syndrome (PMDS)?
What is the main cause of Persistent Mullerian Duct Syndrome (PMDS)?
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
- Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS)
- Mutation in the AMH gene (correct)
- Defect in the 17OH-progesterone gene
Which karyotype is most common in True Hermaphrodites?
Which karyotype is most common in True Hermaphrodites?
- 46XX (correct)
- 46XO
- 47XXY
- 46XY
What is the primary evaluation test for patients with 46XX DSD?
What is the primary evaluation test for patients with 46XX DSD?
- Ultrasound (correct)
- Serum electrolytes
- T, LH, and FSH levels
- 17OH-progesterone
Which group classifies True Hermaphrodites into Lateral, Bilateral, and Unilateral types?
Which group classifies True Hermaphrodites into Lateral, Bilateral, and Unilateral types?
What is the effect of Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS) on XY males?
What is the effect of Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS) on XY males?
What is a potential result of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) in newborns?
What is a potential result of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) in newborns?
'Leydig Cell Aplasia' is associated with which condition?
'Leydig Cell Aplasia' is associated with which condition?
Which of the following conditions is associated with defects in testosterone biosynthesis?
Which of the following conditions is associated with defects in testosterone biosynthesis?
Which condition may present with the enzymatic conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone?
Which condition may present with the enzymatic conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone?
What type of defect is commonly associated with Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS)?
What type of defect is commonly associated with Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS)?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by Leydig Cell Aplasia?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by Leydig Cell Aplasia?
What is a common feature of Persistent Mullerian Duct Syndrome?
What is a common feature of Persistent Mullerian Duct Syndrome?
Which condition is associated with aberrations in testicular gonadogenesis?
Which condition is associated with aberrations in testicular gonadogenesis?
In which condition might you expect to see primary testicular failure?
In which condition might you expect to see primary testicular failure?
Which of the following is a cause of Ambiguous Genitalia?
Which of the following is a cause of Ambiguous Genitalia?
What is the probable diagnosis for a patient with XY chromosomes but external female genitalia?
What is the probable diagnosis for a patient with XY chromosomes but external female genitalia?
Which condition results in a lack of response to male hormones despite having male chromosomes?
Which condition results in a lack of response to male hormones despite having male chromosomes?
Which disorder involves the underdevelopment of male sexual characteristics in an individual with XY chromosomes?
Which disorder involves the underdevelopment of male sexual characteristics in an individual with XY chromosomes?
In which condition do individuals have both ovarian and testicular tissue?
In which condition do individuals have both ovarian and testicular tissue?
Which disorder involves the overproduction of androgens by the adrenal glands?
Which disorder involves the overproduction of androgens by the adrenal glands?
'Male Pseudohermaphroditism' refers to individuals with which chromosomal makeup?
'Male Pseudohermaphroditism' refers to individuals with which chromosomal makeup?
Which gene is required for the development of testes in humans?
Which gene is required for the development of testes in humans?
In Male Pseudohermaphroditism (XY-FEMALE), what is one of the characteristics observed?
In Male Pseudohermaphroditism (XY-FEMALE), what is one of the characteristics observed?
Which condition accounts for the majority of 46XX DSD patients?
Which condition accounts for the majority of 46XX DSD patients?
What genetic abnormality is associated with Mixed Gonadal Dysgenesis?
What genetic abnormality is associated with Mixed Gonadal Dysgenesis?
Which gene is affected by inactivating or loss-of-function mutations in Male Pseudohermaphroditism (XY-FEMALE)?
Which gene is affected by inactivating or loss-of-function mutations in Male Pseudohermaphroditism (XY-FEMALE)?
In Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS), what is a common characteristic regarding genitalia?
In Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS), what is a common characteristic regarding genitalia?
What is the most common Disorder of Sex Development (DSD) mentioned in the text?
What is the most common Disorder of Sex Development (DSD) mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of ambiguous genitalia in newborns?
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of ambiguous genitalia in newborns?
What is the main goal of treatment for babies with ambiguous genitalia?
What is the main goal of treatment for babies with ambiguous genitalia?
In the context of the text, what does DSD stand for?
In the context of the text, what does DSD stand for?
What type of surgery may be performed on a baby with ambiguous genitalia to correct an overly large clitoris?
What type of surgery may be performed on a baby with ambiguous genitalia to correct an overly large clitoris?
Which tennis player is mentioned in the text as someone who experienced DSD and underwent surgery to be legally recognized as a woman?
Which tennis player is mentioned in the text as someone who experienced DSD and underwent surgery to be legally recognized as a woman?
What role does hormonal therapy play in the treatment of babies with ambiguous genitalia?
What role does hormonal therapy play in the treatment of babies with ambiguous genitalia?
Which of the following statements is true about ambiguous genitalia?
Which of the following statements is true about ambiguous genitalia?
'Male pseudohermaphroditism' refers to a condition where an individual has:
'Male pseudohermaphroditism' refers to a condition where an individual has:
'Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS)' primarily affects individuals with:
'Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS)' primarily affects individuals with:
