Maurice Was Born with an XY Chromosome Type, and He

question 11

Multiple Choice

Maurice was born with an XY chromosome type, and he has the external genitalia of a male. He has, for the better part of his life, however, felt like he was supposed to be a woman. He has always identified more with feminine clothes, behaviors, and emotions. New surgical and medical techniques will now allow Maurice to take which of the following courses of action?

• A) He will be able to alter his body to match his gender.
• B) He will be able to alter his gender to match his body.
• C) He will be able to make changes to his external appearance, even though his physical attributes will not change.
• D) He will have only the option of taking hormone pills or injections, unless he wants to travel to Europe, which is the only continent where gender reassignment surgery is practiced.

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