If a human female starts developing male characteristics like beard, degeneration of uterus and ovaries, enlargement of clitoris etc. It may be due to

Over production oestrogen and testosterone

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Damage to posterior pituitary

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Over production of adrenal androgens

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Surgical removal of mammary gland

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The correct option is C Over production of adrenal androgens
Excess amounts of androgens result in acne, hirsutism (excess hair growth on the chin or upper lip) and thinning hair. Many women with high levels of a form of testosterone have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), infertility, blood sugar disorders. High levels of androgens are associated with insulin resistance and diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and heart disease.

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