Research on the Role of Hormones in the Development of Homosexuality

question 67

Multiple Choice

Research on the role of hormones in the development of homosexuality has found that:

• A) lesbians have higher levels of testosterone than heterosexual women
• B) gay men have higher levels of estrogen than heterosexual men
• C) homosexuals have had prenatal exposure to unusual levels of androgens
• D) both A and B

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Definitions:

Hormones

Regulatory substances produced in an organism and transported in tissue fluids such as blood or sap to stimulate specific cells or tissues into action.

Developing Gametes

The process of gametogenesis, where germ cells undergo division and maturation to form mature sperm in males or ova (eggs) in females.

Developing Embryo/Fetus

Refers to the growth and development process of a new organism inside a mother's womb, from conception until birth.

Luteal Phase

Portion of the menstrual cycle extending from the time of formation of the corpus luteum after ovulation to the time when menstrual flow begins; usually 14 days in length; also called secretory phase.