Which of the following statements is true of gynecomastia?
A) It prevents the long bones from making further gains in length.
B) It is commonly experienced by adolescent girls.
C) It usually progresses over time and is present throughout the lifetime of an individual.
D) It stems from the small amount of female sex hormones secreted by the testes.

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Gynecomastia is a condition characterized by the enlargement of breast tissue in males, which can be influenced by an imbalance between estrogen and testosterone levels. The small amount of female sex hormones (estrogens) secreted by the testes, when disproportionate to androgen levels, can contribute to the development of this condition.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Gynecomastia