In Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome, which of the following is a physical characteristic?

Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS) is a condition in which an individual who is genetically male (with XY chromosomes) is resistant to male hormones (androgens). As a result, the physical characteristics that develop are those typically associated with females, despite the presence of XY chromosomes.

In individuals with complete androgen insensitivity, while they have testes and produce testosterone, their bodies are unable to respond to this hormone. Therefore, they do not develop male external genitalia and instead develop female external genitalia, resulting in normal-looking female genitals. However, the internal reproductive structures, such as the uterus and ovaries, are absent because androgen sensitivity is crucial for the development of such structures.

One significant characteristic of AIS is the presence of scanty or absent pubic hair. This occurs because the individual does not develop secondary sexual characteristics associated with males, which includes pubic hair growth influenced by androgens. Therefore, the lack of development of pubic hair is directly linked to the condition.

In contrast, normal female reproductive organs are not present since the uterus and ovaries do not develop due to the absence of response to androgens. Thus, the correct choice reflects a key aspect of the condition where individuals appear feminine externally but are genetically male