Possible indicators for prenatal exposure to androgens in humans include
A) height.
B) sexual frequency.
C) otoacoustic emissions and finger length.
D) symmetry.

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Otoacoustic emissions and finger length have been identified as possible indicators for prenatal exposure to androgens in humans. Otoacoustic emissions are sounds generated by the inner ear in response to external sounds and studies have found a correlation between higher levels of prenatal androgens and enhanced otoacoustic emissions. Finger length, specifically the ratio of the length of the index finger to the length of the ring finger, has also been linked to prenatal androgen exposure, with a lower ratio suggesting higher levels of exposure. Height and symmetry have been associated with prenatal nutrition and health, respectively, but not necessarily with androgen exposure. Sexual frequency is not a commonly studied indicator for prenatal androgen exposure.

Possible Indicators for Prenatal Exposure to Androgens in Humans Include