What Happens to the Sexual Development of a Genetically Female

question 91

Multiple Choice

What happens to the sexual development of a genetically female fetus that is exposed to more than the normal amount of testosterone during early development (more than normal for a female, though less than normal for a male) ?

• A) It develops a more or less normal male appearance.
• B) It develops a more or less normal female appearance.
• C) It develops an appearance intermediate between the normal male and female patterns.
• D) It develops an immature pattern that resembles neither male nor the female.

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Definitions:

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

A diagnosis that includes severe, distinct, and persistent symptoms associated with menstruation.

Eclampsia

A severe complication of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and signs of organ damage, often leading to seizures.

Menarche

The first occurrence of menstruation in a female, marking the onset of reproductive capability.

Menstrual Synchrony

Simultaneous menstrual cycles that occur among women who work or live together.