Chemical-Coordination-And-Integration Question 53
Question: If a human female starts developing male characteristics like beard, degeneration of uterus and ovaries, enlargement of clitoris etc. It may be due to:
Options:
A) Overproduction of oestrogen and testosterone
B) Damage to posterior pituitary.
C) Over production of adrenal androgens.
D) Surgical removal of mammary gland.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
When a human female starts developing male characteristics like beard growth, degeneration of the uterus and ovaries, and enlargement of the clitoris, it is often due to overproduction of adrenal androgens (such as testosterone) by the adrenal glands. This condition can occur in disorders such as congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), where there is a deficiency in enzymes involved in cortisol synthesis, leading to an excess production of adrenal androgens.
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