In the Navajo Culture,an Individual Who Has a Mixed Gender

question 11

Multiple Choice

In the Navajo culture,an individual who has a mixed gender identity or both traditionally male and female characteristics is believed to have the special gift of being able to constantly transform.In this Aboriginal culture,what are these individuals called?

• A) gender variants
• B) intersex
• C) two-spirited
• D) waria

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Definitions:

Somatic Nervous System

Part of the peripheral nervous system that handles voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles.

Pupils

The circular openings in the center of the irises of the eyes, which regulate the amount of light that enters the eyes.

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine organ located in the neck, producing hormones that regulate metabolism and energy.

Melatonin

A hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep-wake cycles.