Hypertrophy of the clitoris is typically the result of increased levels of
a. androgens. c. follicle-stimulating hormone.
b. estrogen. d. progesterone.
A
Hypertrophy of the clitoris can indicate female pseudohermaphroditism resulting from androgen excess, not estrogen excess, follicle-stimulating hormone, or progesterone.
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