In the androgenital syndrome, the child's body produces estrogen, but a genetic abnormality causes the _____ to release too much androgens.

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In the androgenital syndrome, the genetic abnormality causes the adrenal glands to release too much androgens, which lead to virilization of the external genitalia in female infants. This syndrome is also known as congenital adrenal hyperplasia. The pituitary gland, ovaries, and Cowper's gland do not play a significant role in this syndrome.

In the Androgenital Syndrome, the Child's Body Produces Estrogen, but a Genetic