Question

A 17-year-old girl was having irregular menstrual cycle. Her mother took her to their family physician. She was diagnosed with Adrenal Virilism. Study the picture given below and answer the following questions.

1. Hypersecretion of which hormone results in Adrenal Virilism in human females?
2. Mention one symptom of this disorder.

Answer 1

1. Hypersecretion of adrenal androgens such as Testosterone results in Adrenal Virilism in human females.
2. This may result in the growth of facial hair, deepening of the voice, and other masculine characteristics such as increased body hair and muscle development.