Which of the Following Genes in Humans Prevents Male Development

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following genes in humans prevents male development?

• A) SRY
• B) DAX1
• C) SOX9
• D) SXL

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Definitions:

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain that helps control neural activity.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse from one neuron (nerve cell) to another target neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.

Tranquilizers

Substances often prescribed to soothe or calm the nervous system, assisting in alleviating symptoms of anxiety and stress.

L-DOPA

A chemical precursor of dopamine used as a medication to treat Parkinson's disease and dopamine-responsive dystonia due to its ability to cross the protective blood-brain barrier.