Frances Was Born with a Condition Called and Rogeninsensitivity Syndrome

question 221

Multiple Choice

Frances was born with a condition called and rogeninsensitivity syndrome. Although he is genetically male and produces normal levels of androgens, his body tissues are insensitive to androgens. Consequently, Frances has reproductive structures that are partly female and partlymale. According to the discussion in your text, Frances would be classified as a(n) :

• A)transsexual.
• B)bisexual.
• C)transgendered individual.
• D)intersexed individual.

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