Which of the following conditions occurs when there is an increase in estrogen secretion by the adrenal cortex of men?
A) pheochromocytoma
B) adrenal feminization
C) Addison's disease
D) adrenal virilism
B) adrenal feminization
Adrenal feminization occurs when there is an increase in estrogen secretion by the
adrenal cortex of men. Pheochromocytoma is caused by a tumor of the adrenal medulla.
Addison's disease is caused by a deficiency of adrenocortical hormones. Adrenal virilism is
caused by increased androgen secretion in females.
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