Chapter 9 Makes It Clear That There Is a Variety

question 17

Essay

Chapter 9 makes it clear that there is a variety of ways to understand the origins of sexual orientation. Contrast how a queer theorist would understand sexual orientation with the alternate explanations embraced by many mainstream gay and lesbian leaders.

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Definitions:

Parkinson's Disease

A neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, causing symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and slow movements.

Axon

A long, slender projection of a nerve cell, or neuron, that typically conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.

Postsynaptic Neuron

A neuron that receives a signal (via neurotransmitter molecules) from another neuron at a synapse.

Action Potential

A temporary reversal of the electrical polarity of the neuron's membrane, facilitating the transmission of nerve impulses.