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5-alpha reductase deficiency is a condition in which a. there is an underproduction of testosterone, leading to an androgynous physical appearance. b. testosterone cannot convert to dihydrotestosterone. c. testosterone cannot bind to cell receptors. d. there is an overproduction of testosterone, leading to hypermasculinization

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          5-alpha reductase deficiency is a condition in which
 a. there is an underproduction of testosterone, leading to an androgynous physical appearance.
 b. testosterone cannot convert to dihydrotestosterone.
 c. testosterone cannot bind to cell receptors.
 d. there is an overproduction of testosterone, leading to hypermasculinization

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Rosie M. Spielman 1st Edition

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06/16/2022

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5-alpha reductase is an enzyme that converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which is a more potent form of testosterone. Show more…

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5-alpha reductase deficiency is a condition in which a. there is an underproduction of testosterone, leading to an androgynous physical appearance. b. testosterone cannot convert to dihydrotestosterone. c. testosterone cannot bind to cell receptors. d. there is an overproduction of testosterone, leading to hypermasculinization