Laura was born with both female and male reproductive organs and, as a newborn, her parents and doctor decided her gender. Laura's condition is referred to as
A. congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH).
B. ovotesticular syndrome.
C. gender dysphoria.
D. androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS).
Answer: B
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