Although Much of What We Know About Sexual Development Comes

question 45

Multiple Choice

Although much of what we know about sexual development comes from manipulating hormones in animal models, studies of girls and women affected by CAH can provide insight into the

• A) effects of high levels of estrogens on the developing brain.
• B) role of the X chromosome on sexual differentiation.
• C) effects of androgens on the developing brain.
• D) effects of estrogen receptor insensitivity on genital development.
• E) effects of corticosteroids on human sexuality.

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Definitions:

Free Radical Bromination

A chemical reaction process involving the substitution of hydrogen atoms in organic molecules with bromine atoms, initiated by free radicals.

Free Radical Chlorinations

A reaction involving the substitution of hydrogen by chlorine in a hydrocarbon through the action of free radicals.

Hammond Postulate

A principle in organic chemistry that proposes the structure of a transition state is more similar to the structure of the reactants or products to which it is more similar in energy.

Free Radical Bromination

A chemical reaction process whereby bromine radicals (Br.) selectively react with C-H bonds in hydrocarbons to form brominated products.