Someone born with an inherited condition known as adrenal hyperplasia might have two X chromosomes but genitalia that resemble those of a male. Explain the effects on the individual's phenotypic and genotypic sex.
What will be an ideal response?
Because a genetic mutation led to excessive production of androgens in the fetus, the individual's genetic sex is female, but the individual's phenotypic sex could be considered ambiguous or male.
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A. sodium B. albumin C. nitrogenous wastes D. erythrocytes E. fibrin
The ____________ are pyramid-like structures that form the posterior attachment of the vocal cords.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word