The Term "Intersex" Refers to The

question 48

Multiple Choice

The term "intersex" refers to the:

• A) different internal structures and external genitalia that are needed for sexual reproduction.
• B) characteristics that distinguish the two sexes anatomically and facilitate courtship and mate selection.
• C) social behaviors that women and men typically learn and the situations in which they are permitted to display them.
• D) possession of genitalia or chromosomes that are not clearly identifiable as male or female.

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Definitions:

Organism

An individual that consists of one or more cells.

Interstitial Fluid

The fluid that surrounds the cells in animal tissues, providing the necessary nutrients and removing waste, not contained within blood vessels.

Vessel Type

A classification for the various kinds of vessels in the circulatory system, such as arteries, veins, and capillaries.

Circulatory System

A bodily system consisting of the heart, blood, and blood vessels that transport nutrients, oxygen, and waste products throughout the body.