Levels of Testosterone May Be Influenced by the Environment as Well

question 82

Multiple Choice

Levels of testosterone may be influenced by the environment as well as biological functions.For example,testosterone levels frequently increase after an aggressive encounter.This suggests that

• A) females are potentially more at risk for developing congenital adrenal hyperactivity after an aggressive encounter with a peer.
• B) males are more at risk for developing androgen hypersensitivity during adolescence.
• C) the link between testosterone and aggression finally has been found to have a causal basis.
• D) the link between testosterone and aggression is multidirectional.

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