How Does Prenatal Brain Development Influence Sex Differences in Traits

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Essay

How does prenatal brain development influence sex differences in traits such as aggression,motor patterns,and hemispheric dominance?

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Definitions:

γ-hydroxy-γ-methylbutyric Acid

An organic compound, structurally related to β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB), and is involved in the biosynthesis and metabolism of fatty acids.

δ-hydroxyvaleric Acid

An organic compound that is structurally a hydroxylated form of valeric (pentanoic) acid, where the hydroxyl group is on the δ-carbon.

Compound

A substance made up of two or more different elements chemically bonded together.

Hydrogen-bonded Dimers

Pairs of molecules that are connected by hydrogen bonds, often observed in carboxylic acids and alcohols.