During an Early Sensitive Period, a Mammal Is Exposed to High

question 159

Multiple Choice

During an early sensitive period, a mammal is exposed to high levels of both androgens (such as testosterone) and estrogens (such as estradiol) . How will its external genital anatomy appear?

• A) about like that of a normal male
• B) intermediate between male and female
• C) about like that of a normal female
• D) either, depending on the presence or absence of a Y chromosome

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