An Oversecretion of the Corticoids Can Cause a Condition in Which

question 34

Multiple Choice

An oversecretion of the corticoids can cause a condition in which a woman may grow a beard or a man's voice may become so low it is difficult to understand. This condition is known as

• A)acromegaly.
• B)virilism.
• C)cretinism.
• D)agnosia.

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