The Case of David Reimer, Who Was Raised as a Girl

question 39

Multiple Choice

 The case of David Reimer, who was raised as a girl but later took on a male identity, reminded researchers that

• A) biology plays a significant role in gender identity.
• B) biology appears to play little, if any, role in gender identity.
• C) biology plays a significant role in the gender identity of males but not females.
• D) socialization does not have any effects on gender identity.

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Definitions:

Enzymatic Degradation

The process by which enzymes break down substances into simpler molecules, often utilized in recycling or waste management of biological entities.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions, including muscle activation, heart rate, memory, and attention, within both the central and peripheral nervous systems.

Reuptake

The process by which neurotransmitters are taken back into the neurotransmitter-releasing neuron after being released into the synaptic cleft, helping to terminate the signal between neurons.

Nucleic Acid

Essential biomolecules comprised of nucleotides that store and transmit genetic information, including DNA and RNA.