The Hormone Responsible for the Initial Onset of Sexual Desire

question 43

Multiple Choice

The hormone responsible for the initial onset of sexual desire at about the age of 10 is:

• A)testosterone.
• B)estrogen.
• C)DHEA.
• D)progesterone.

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Definitions:

Genetic Variable

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Alfred Wallace

A British naturalist, explorer, and biologist who independently proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection.

Natural Selection

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Evolution

The process through which species undergo genetic changes over generations, leading to the development of new species.