Regarding Females Exposed to Androgens Before Birth, Which of the Following

question 758

Multiple Choice

Regarding females exposed to androgens before birth, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) After birth, their hormones shift to female, and they are raised as girls.
• B) During childhood, such girls are typically "tomboys" who prefer the company of boys to girls.
• C) After adolescence, the girls' tomboyism usually gives way to female interests and gender characteristics.
• D) In adulthood, the androgenized females revert back to being extremely masculine in their characteristics and interests.

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Definitions:

Lesion

Any abnormal tissue change or injury in the body, often used in the context of the brain.

Surgical Destruction

The intentional removal or damage of body tissue or organs during surgery for therapeutic purposes.

Brain Tissue

The soft, complex tissues that comprise the brain, responsible for processing information, controlling body functions, and facilitating cognition.

Endocrine System

A network of glands in the body that produce hormones, which regulate processes such as growth, metabolism, and reproductive function.