An Important Difference Between the Organizing and Activating Effects of Hormones

question 41

Multiple Choice

An important difference between the organizing and activating effects of hormones is that organizing effects:

• A)Are temporary
• B)Are lifelong in effect
• C)Occur only after puberty
• D)Occur only prenatally

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Definitions:

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