Describe the Distinction Emphasized by the Use of the Terms

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Essay

Describe the distinction emphasized by the use of the terms sex and gender. Give an example of a "sex difference" and a "gender difference."

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Definitions:

Optic Nerve

The cranial nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.

Hypothalamus

The hypothalamus is a region of the brain responsible for producing hormones that control body temperature, hunger, moods, release of hormones from many glands, especially the pituitary gland.

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the ear that vibrates in response to sound and aids in the process of hearing.

Wave Frequency

The number of waves that pass a fixed point in unit time, typically measured in hertz (Hz).