If a Human Fetus Were Exposed to Very Low Levels

question 222

Multiple Choice

If a human fetus were exposed to very low levels of both testosterone and estrogen throughout prenatal development, its sexual anatomy at birth would appear

• A) similar to that of normal males.
• B) similar to that of normal females.
• C) about halfway between that of males and that of females.
• D) completely lacking in both male and female genitalia.

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Definitions:

Glial Cells

Glial cells are non-neuronal cells in the central and peripheral nervous system that provide support and protection for neurons, playing a crucial role in maintaining brain homeostasis.

Neurons

Cells specialized for transmitting electrical nerve impulses and communicating information throughout the body.

Structure

The arrangement or organization of components that make up a physical entity or a conceptual framework.

Cortex

The outermost layer of the brain, involved in high-level functions such as consciousness, thought, emotion, reasoning, language, and memory.