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Chapter 22, Problem 3AAATB
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The reason for gynomastia (breast development in males) due to chronic marijuana effects.
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An endocrine gland can be defined as a gland that releases hormones directly into the bloodstream. The endocrine organs that are involved in the production of sex differences are the reproductive organs ovaries and testes. Testes help in the production of male gametes, or sperm and testosterone. This hormone helps in the development of male sexual characters.
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