Girls Who Were Exposed Prenatally to Large Amounts of Male

question 110

Multiple Choice

Girls who were exposed prenatally to large amounts of male hormones have been found to __________ than girls who were not exposed to large amounts of male hormones.

• A) have more expressive traits
• B) more strongly prefer masculine activities and male playmates
• C) more strongly prefer masculine activities but not male playmates
• D) be no different

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Definitions:

MPTP

A neurotoxin that produces a permanent Parkinson-like syndrome in humans by destroying dopaminergic neurons in the brain.

Dopamine-producing

Refers to cells that synthesize and release dopamine, a neurotransmitter important for movement, motivation, and reward.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals in the nervous system that transmit signals from one neuron to another across synapses, playing critical roles in sending, receiving, and processing information.

Synthesis

The process of combining different ideas, influences, or objects to form a coherent whole.