Question

A hormonal condition in which too much of the hormone androgen is produced during the prenatal period and the first few years of life is known as congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). This condition causes:

a) Low levels of testosterone
b) Normal male genital development
c) Ambiguous genitalia in females
d) Normal adrenal function

Answer 1

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a hormonal condition that causes ambiguous genitalia in females due to the overproduction of androgen.

Step-by-step explanation:

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a hormonal condition characterized by the overproduction of the hormone androgen during the prenatal period and early childhood. This condition can cause ambiguous genitalia in females, as excessive androgen levels can lead to masculinization. Therefore, option c) Ambiguous genitalia in females is the correct answer.