Darrelle knows that male pattern baldness runs in his family, and he watches his own hair closely for any signs of thinning. If he is going to start developing this condition, where should he expect to see the earliest signs of hair loss?
A) the sides of his head
B) the front of his head
C) the back of his head
D) the top of his head

Question

Darrelle knows that male pattern baldness runs in his family, and he watches his own hair closely for any signs of thinning. If he is going to start developing this condition, where should he expect to see the earliest signs of hair loss?
A) ​the sides of his head
B) ​the front of his head
C) ​the back of his head
D) ​the top of his head

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Male pattern baldness typically begins with thinning or receding hair at the crown or top of the head. This is due to the effects of dihydrotestosterone, a hormone that causes hair follicles to shrink and eventually stop producing hair.

Darrelle Knows That Male Pattern Baldness Runs in His Family