XY individuals with total androgen insensitivity syndrome ____.
A) do not secrete testosterone
B) do not have testes
C) have mutated testosterone receptors in their cells
D) secrete more estrogen than testosterone
E) have normal male genitalia

Question

XY individuals with total androgen insensitivity syndrome ____.
A) ​do not secrete testosterone
B) ​do not have testes
C) ​have mutated testosterone receptors in their cells
D) ​secrete more estrogen than testosterone
E) ​have normal male genitalia

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Individuals with total androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS) have a mutation in the androgen receptor, which prevents their cells from responding to testosterone or other androgens. This leads to the development of female physical traits despite having XY chromosomes.

XY Individuals with Total Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome ____