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In congenital adrenal hyperplasia, deficient enzyme is - most womon-

A
11 hydroxylase deficiency
B
21 a hydroxylase deficiency
C
3a hydroxylase deficiency
D
17a hydroxylase deficiency
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'b' i.e., 21-a Hydroxylase dificiency Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)Group of AR disorderMC adrenal disorder in childhoodMost common 21-hydroxylase deficiencyIn 21a-hyroxylese deficiencyThere is deficiency of mineralocorticoids & glucocorticoid.This leads to hypoglycemia, hyponatremia.

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