Research Indicates That __________ Might Predispose Males to Develop Same-Sex

question 9

Multiple Choice

Research indicates that __________ might predispose males to develop same-sex attraction.

• A) a gene or group of genes on the X chromosome
• B) a gene or group of genes on the 22nd chromosome pair
• C) prenatal exposure to very high levels of testosterone
• D) prenatal exposure to very high levels of androgens

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Definitions:

Corpus Callosum

The broad strip of nerve fibers which serves as a bridge for communication between the two halves of the brain.

Split Brains

A condition resulting from surgery that severs the corpus callosum, leading to disconnection between the two hemispheres of the brain.

Visual Cortex

The part of the cerebral cortex that processes visual information, located in the occipital lobe of the brain.

Plasticity

The brain’s ability to change, especially during childhood, by reorganizing after damage or by building new pathways based on experience.