When mammary glands of male develop similar to that of female, then this condition is known as:

Gonochorism

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Gynaecomastia

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Feminism

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Gynaecomastia
Gynaecomastia is enlargement of the male breast tissue. Oestrogen stimulates breast tissue growth, while androgens inhibit it. The important factor is the ratio of active androgens to oestrogens. The ratio can be altered as a result of reduced testosterone production/action or enhanced oestrogen production/action or both.

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