Multiple choice

If there is an overgrowth of adrenal cortex in a mature woman, she develops certain male characteristics. What is this condition called?

  1. hyperglycaemia

  2. adrenal stress

  3. adrenal virilism

  4. adrenal corticoidism

  5. hypoglycaemia
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Explanation

If there is an overgrowth of adrenal cortex in a mature woman, she develops certain male characteristics such as a beard, moustache and deep male voice. This condition is known as adrenal virilism.

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