Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder in which a female produces abnormally high levels of androgens (particularly testosterone), which have various adverse effects on the female body. Which of the following describes a symptom that would be caused by high blood androgens level in a female?
A. Excessive breast development (gynecomastia)
B. Rapid, excessive ovulation
C. Thickened endometrium
D. Abnormal growth of hair on the face and back
Answer: D
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