Hirsutism is caused by:

A. hyposecretion of growth hormone
B. hyposecretion of the thyroid gland
C. hypersecretion of androgens by the adrenal cortex
D. hypersecretion of prolactin by the pituitary gland


C

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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