A 2003 Study Investigating Complex Genes and Body Scent Attractiveness

question 84

Multiple Choice

A 2003 study investigating complex genes and body scent attractiveness in men and women found that:

• A) men preferred the scent of attractive women and those who had a higher probability of conception.
• B) women preferred the scent of asymmetrical men over symmetrical men.
• C) woman using contraceptives during the most fertile part of their menstrual cycle tended to prefer symmetrical men's scents over asymmetrical men's scents.
• D) women preferred the scent of attractive men.

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Definitions:

Epithelial

Relating to or characteristic of epithelium, a tissue composed of sheets of cells that line the surfaces and cavities of organs and blood vessels.

Muscle

A tissue in animals composed of fibers capable of contracting to effect bodily movement.

Hyaline Cartilage

A type of connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as the nose, trachea, and larynx, characterized by a translucent appearance and providing support with flexibility.

Fibrocartilage

A type of tough, very dense, and fibrous cartilage found in places requiring great tensile strength such as intervertebral discs and the menisci.