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(C) The development of male secondary sexual characteristics in females,a condition known as virilization,is typically caused by the excessive secreti

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Overproduction of adrenal androgens

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(C) The development of male secondary sexual characteristics in females,a condition known as virilization,is typically caused by the excessive secretion of androgens. The adrenal cortex produces small amounts of androgens. If there is an overproduction of these adrenal androgens (due to tumors or hyperplasia of the adrenal cortex),it leads to symptoms such as the growth of facial hair (beard),atrophy of the uterus and ovaries,and enlargement of the clitoris.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$P$. Cortisol	$I$. Mineralocorticoid
$Q$. Aldosterone	$II$. Glucocorticoid
$R$. Androgenic steroids	$III$. Sex corticoids

If a human female starts developing male characteristics like beard,degeneration of uterus and ovaries,and enlargement of clitoris,it may be due to:

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