Which of the Following is a True Statement About Hirsutism

Question

Which of the following is a true statement about hirsutism?
A) It is also called alopecia.
B) It may occur in response to abnormal secretion of hormones such as steroids.
C) It is an abnormal color change of the skin.
D) It refers to an inability to regulate body temperature.

Accepted Answer

Hirsutism is a condition characterized by excessive hair growth in females in areas where hair is normally absent or minimal, such as the face, chest, and back. It may occur in response to abnormal secretion of hormones such as steroids, which can lead to an increase in androgen production in the body. Alopecia, option A, is a condition characterized by hair loss. Abnormal color change of the skin, option C, refers to conditions such as jaundice or ecchymosis. Inability to regulate body temperature, option D, refers to conditions such as hypothermia or hyperthermia.