In Nonhuman Primates, the Hormonally Initiated Period of Sexual Receptivity

question 42

Multiple Choice

In nonhuman primates, the hormonally initiated period of sexual receptivity is

• A) called sexual dimorphism
• B) called sexual reciprocity
• C) typical of males
• D) called estrus
• E) is not significant

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