A girl is diagnosed with adrenogenital syndrome (pseudohermaphroditism). This pathology was caused by hypersecretion of the following adrenal hormone:

Answer options

1. Adrenalin
2. Estrogen
3. Aldosterone
4. Cortisol
5. Androgen

Explanation

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, also called adrenogenital syndrome, is any of a group of inherited disorders that are characterized by enlargement of the adrenal glands resulting primarily from excessive secretion of androgenic hormones by the adrenal cortex.