Adrenal virilism is caused due to excess of androgens in females.

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The correct option is A True
Adrenal virilism is seen in women who produce excess amounts of androgens, from the adrenal cortex. This leads to the development of male secondary sexual characteristics, like a beard, moustache, and even a deepening and hoarsening of voice.

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Match the following deficiency disorders with their Adrenal hormones _____.

Column I Column II

I. Addison’s Disease a. Androgens in Females

II. Cushing’s Syndrome b. Estrogens in Males

III. Aldosteronism c. Cortisols

IV. Gynaecomastia d. ACTH

V. Adrenal Virilism e. Aldosterone

\begin{matrix} Column I & Column II i. Addison’s Disease & a. Androgens in Females ii. Cushing’s Syndrome & b. Estrogens in Males iii. Aldosteronism & c. Cortisols iv. Gynaecomastia & d. ACTH v. Adrenal Virilism & e. Aldosterone \end{matrix}

\begin{matrix} Column I & Column II i. Addison’s Disease & a. Androgens in Females ii. Cushing’s Syndrome & b. Estrogens in Males iii. Aldosteronism & c. Cortisols iv. Gynaecomastia & d. ACTH v. Adrenal Virilism & e. Aldosterone \end{matrix}

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