The Textbook Argues That, Instead of Trying to Explain Gender

question 127

Multiple Choice

The textbook argues that, instead of trying to explain gender differences in terms of only in our genes, our cultural learning experiences, or in our minds, we should

• A) look for gender differences as a product of all of these working together.
• B) look for gender differences only in our culture and our genes.
• C) focus primarily on how gender differences assist with mating behavior.
• D) focus primarily on how gender differences impact helping behavior and aggression.

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Definitions:

Sarcolemma

The sarcolemma is the specialized plasma membrane surrounding striated muscle fiber cells.

Sarcomere

The fundamental unit of muscle structure that is responsible for muscle contraction, composed of myosin and actin filaments.

A Band

Length of the myosin myofilament in a sarcomere.

H Zone

Area in the center of the A band in which there are no actin myofilaments; contains only myosin.