Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder in which a female produces abnormally high levels of androgens (particularly testosterone), which have various adverse effects on the female body. Which of the following describes a symptom that would be caused by high blood androgens level in a female?

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Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder in which a female produces abnormally high levels of androgens (particularly testosterone), which have various adverse effects on the female body. Which of the following describes a symptom that would be caused by high blood androgens level in a female?

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High blood androgens levels in females can cause abnormal growth of hair on the face and back, known as hirsutism, which is a symptom of PCOS. Excessive breast development (gynecomastia) and rapid, excessive ovulation are not symptoms of PCOS, while thickened endometrium may be a complication of PCOS, but not a direct symptom caused by high androgen levels.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Is a Disorder in Which a Female