Explain How Physicians' Attitudes Toward Children Born Intersexed Have Changed

question 29

Essay

Explain how physicians' attitudes toward children born intersexed have changed in recent decades in parallel with changes in attitudes toward sexuality. Specifically, what has influenced the American Academy of Pediatrics to allow children to make their own choices once they reach an age where they are able to do so?

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Definitions:

Amphetamine

A stimulating drug that increases the activity of certain neurotransmitters in the brain, commonly used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy.

Heart Rate

The speed at which the heart beats, typically expressed as beats per minute (bpm).

Blood Pressure

The pressure of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, often measured for health assessment.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in the regulation of movement, emotion, cognition, motivation, and feelings of pleasure.