Which of the following conditions occurs when there is an increase in estrogen secretion by the adrenal cortex of men?
A)pheochromocytoma
B)adrenal feminization
C)myxedema
D)adrenal virilism

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Estrogen secretion is normally produced by the ovaries in women and the testes in men. The adrenal cortex is responsible for producing cortisol and aldosterone. In men, an increase in estrogen secretion by the adrenal cortex can lead to adrenal feminization, which is characterized by the development of female secondary sexual characteristics such as breast enlargement and a decrease in body hair.

Which of the Following Conditions Occurs When There Is an Increase