Which of the Following Statements Is True of Gynecomastia

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of gynecomastia?

• A) It prevents the long bones from making further gains in length.
• B) It is commonly experienced by adolescent girls.
• C) It usually progresses over time and is present throughout the lifetime of an individual.
• D) It stems from the small amount of female sex hormones secreted by the testes.

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