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Which of the following is a primary characteristic of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency?
A) Hyperglycemia and weight gain
B) Excessive production of cortisol and aldosterone
C) Deficiency in cortisol and aldosterone with an overproduction of androgens
D) Hyperthyroidism and increased metabolic rate