Which of the Following Infants Would Be Most Likely to Develop

question 133

Multiple Choice

Which of the following infants would be most likely to develop a sexual anatomy that is intermediate between male and female?

• A) a genetic female who was exposed to equal, low levels of both testosterone and estrogen during prenatal development
• B) a genetic male who was exposed to equal, high levels of both testosterone and estrogen during prenatal development
• C) a genetic male who was exposed to a higher than normal level of estrogen during prenatal development
• D) a genetic female who was exposed to a higher than normal level of testosterone during prenatal development

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Wernicke's Area

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