12-01-2010, 03:55 PM
Androgen excess in women affects terminal hair growth
patterns. In states of androgen excess, the upper lip, chin,
chest, upper arms, and thighs, for example, can become hirsute.
In the same person, however, hair growth on the scalp
resembles male-pattern balding (androgenic alopecia). What
best describes the reason for the different effects of androgens
on hair growth on the scalp compared to other areas?
A. Androgen levels in the scalp are lower than they are
in other parts of the body.
B. Hirsutism causes stress, which leads to male-pattern
balding.
C. In the scalp, androgen excess causes hair to spend
less time in the growth phase.
D. Sun-exposed areas tend to be less androgen-sensitive.
patterns. In states of androgen excess, the upper lip, chin,
chest, upper arms, and thighs, for example, can become hirsute.
In the same person, however, hair growth on the scalp
resembles male-pattern balding (androgenic alopecia). What
best describes the reason for the different effects of androgens
on hair growth on the scalp compared to other areas?
A. Androgen levels in the scalp are lower than they are
in other parts of the body.
B. Hirsutism causes stress, which leads to male-pattern
balding.
C. In the scalp, androgen excess causes hair to spend
less time in the growth phase.
D. Sun-exposed areas tend to be less androgen-sensitive.