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A newborn 46 XX girl shows signs of virilizaiton. Her BP is 150/95. Serum potassium is 3.2. Lab studies show elevated plasma androgens and 17 alpha hydroxyprogesterone and decreasesd aldosterone. A diagnosis of congenital adrenal hyperplasia is made. 1. Which enzyme is most likely defective in this infant? 2. What are the two most common causes of CAH? 3. What happens in 21 alpha hydroxylase defiency? 4. What is 17 alpha-hydroxylase deficinecy?

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The development of the reproductive system begins with the formation of undifferentiated gonads and the paired mesonephric and paramesonephric ducts.


1. A newborn 46 XX girl shows signs of virilizaiton. Her BP is 150/95. Serum potassium is 3.2. Lab studies show elevated plasma androgens and 17 alpha hydroxyprogesterone and decreasesd aldosterone. A diagnosis of congenital adrenal hyperplasia is made. 1. Which enzyme is most likely defective in this infant? 2. What are the two most common causes of CAH? 3. What happens in 21 alpha hydroxylase defiency? 4. What is 17 alpha-hydroxylase deficinecy?





 
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