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Finger Length Ratio and Prenatal Androgen Exposure
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The length ratio between the index finger and ring finger is a potential indication of prenatal exposure to androgens. Studies conducted on mice and humans have shown that greater exposure to androgens results in a smaller D4-D2 ratio, meaning a longer ring finger than index finger.
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