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During prenatal development,a genetically female newborn was exposed to unusually high levels of testosterone.As a result,she developed male-appearing genitals.The newborn most clearly showed signs of
A) androgyny.
B) a bisexual orientation.
C) secondary sex characteristics.
D) an intersex condition.
Intersex Condition
A variation in sex characteristics including chromosomes, gonads, or genitals that does not fit typical binary notions of male or female bodies.
Prenatal Development
The process of growth and development within the womb from conception until birth.
Testosterone
A steroid hormone that plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues as well as promoting secondary sexual characteristics such as muscle and bone mass, and the growth of body hair.
- Explore how biological factors affect gender identity and the progression of sexual development.
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Learning Objectives
- Explore how biological factors affect gender identity and the progression of sexual development.
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