_____ Involves the Surgical Removal of the Testes or Ovaries

question 197

Multiple Choice

_____ involves the surgical removal of the testes or ovaries.

• A)An aphrodisiac
• B)Sterilization
• C)Castration
• D)Surgical birth control (such as tubal ligation and vasectomy)

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Definitions:

Appetite

The natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.

Fat Metabolism

The biochemical process involving the breakdown and synthesis of fats in the body for energy production and storage.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and the spinal cord that processes information and directs activity.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brain down the length of the vertebral column, responsible for transmitting nerve signals to and from the brain to the rest of the body.