Question

which of the following terms is a symptom of adrenal feminization?
a edema
b exophthalmos
c gynecomastia
d hirsutism

Explanation:

• Edema: Swelling due to fluid accumulation, not specific to adrenal feminization.
• Exophthalmos: Bulging eyes, often related to thyroid issues like Graves' disease, not adrenal feminization.
• Gynecomastia: Breast tissue enlargement in males. In adrenal feminization (where there is an over - production of estrogen - like substances by the adrenal glands), gynecomastia can occur as a result of the hormonal imbalance (increased estrogenic effects).
• Hirsutism: Excessive hair growth in a male - pattern. It is more associated with androgen (male - sex hormone) excess rather than feminization.

Answer:

C. gynecomastia