The Sex of an Individual Is Controlled By

question 81

Multiple Choice

The sex of an individual is controlled by:

• A) all of the chromosomes.
• B) all of the father's chromosomes.
• C) a single chromosome.
• D) a single gene.

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Definitions:

Factitious Disorder

A serious mental disorder in which someone deceives others by appearing sick, by purposely getting sick, or by self-injury, without obvious benefits like financial gain.

Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy

A factitious disorder in which parents make up or produce physical illnesses in their children.

Richard Rahe

A psychologist known for his research on stress and its effects on health, including the development of the Holmes and Rahe stress scale.

Faked Illness

Deliberate fabrication or exaggeration of symptoms for various motives, such as to gain attention, financial benefits, or avoid responsibilities.