Answer: D. Levels should be low but not absent, because the ovaries produce androgens but convert most of them into estrogens.
Jasmine's doctor has ordered measurement of her androgen levels. Which of the following statements is most accurate about this test?
A. It depends on her muscle mass; androgens are anabolic steroids and cause muscle growth, so more muscle means more androgens.
B. It should come back negative, because women do not produce any androgens.
C. It depends on the phase of her cycle; androgens are only synthesized during the luteal phase of the ovarian cycle.
D. Levels should be low but not absent, because the ovaries produce androgens but convert most of them into estrogens.
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