Which of the Following Statements About Prenatal Development Is Not

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about prenatal development is not true?

• A) Up until about eight weeks after conception, all human brains are feminine.
• B) Puberty is part of a gradual process that begins at conception.
• C) All hormones necessary for puberty are present before birth.
• D) The amount of cortisol exposed to the fetus is directly linked to the timing and tempo of puberty.

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