The Phenomenon Called Guevedoche ("Testicles at Twelve") in the Dominican

question 12

Multiple Choice

The phenomenon called guevedoche ("testicles at twelve") in the Dominican Republic

• A) Is the same as the indigenous North American phenomenon called berdache.
• B) Involves an irregularity in the pattern of X and Y chromosomes.
• C) Is caused by a hormonal defect that causes children to be born with ambiguous genitals.
• D) Is a result of the deliberate castration of chromosomal males at puberty.

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Definitions:

Edema

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Sequential Compression Device

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Compression Stocking

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Pneumatic Compression

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