question archive Although typical male and female reproductive systems differ, some individuals have female-typical gonads but male-typical external genitalia, or vice versa
Although typical male and female reproductive systems differ, some individuals have female-typical gonads but male-typical external genitalia, or vice versa
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Although typical male and female reproductive systems differ, some individuals have female-typical gonads but male-typical external genitalia, or vice versa. a. Some individuals lack an enzyme that normally converts androgenic (testosterone-like) steroids to cortisol in the adrenal glands. Suggest one simple explanation for how this missing enzyme could masculinize the external genitalia, but allow the development of female-typical internal reproductive organs. b. Some individuals lack an enzyme that normally converts androgenic precursor steroids to estrogens. Suggest one simple explanation for how this missing enzyme could affect the external genitalia, but not the development of the internal reproductive organs. BIOL 1203 Summer 2020 Name: c. Some individuals have testes, but cannot produce testosterone. Suggest one simple explanation for how an individual may develop testes, but be unable to produce testosterone. d. Some individuals have testes that produce plenty of testosterone, but exhibit female-typical external characteristics ("secondary sex characteristics"). Suggest one simple explanation for this condition.
