18 Questions
Which term is considered outdated and inaccurate to describe a person with both male and female biological traits?
Hermaphrodite
During which week after conception do both male and female embryos possess primitive external genitalia and undifferentiated gonads?
6th week
What genetic code asserts itself around the 7th week of development?
XY
Which syndrome is characterized by complete or partial androgen insensitivity?
Swyer syndrome
What activity on the Y chromosome causes the testes to begin differentiation around the 7th week of development?
SRY gene expression
Which term is used to describe individuals who may possess both male and female biological traits and have genitalia that appear between a penis and vagina?
Intersexual
Which gene is responsible for directing sexual development by causing precursor cells to develop into Sertoli cells and Leydig cells?
SRY
In Swyer Syndrome, individuals with XY chromosomes lack which important gene for male sexual development?
SRY
What is a common characteristic of individuals with Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome?
XY chromosome but phenotypically female
Which synthetic steroid is controversially used in the treatment of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia?
Dexamethasone
What is a common presentation in individuals with Swyer Syndrome at birth?
Testes without descent
Which hormone is responsible for the masculinization of the female psyche in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia?
Testosterone
What is necessary for the development of male external genital structures?
Presence of the SRY gene
In 5-Alpha-Reductase-Deficiency, what happens to individuals who are raised as girls but later experience masculinization?
Their testes descend and genital structures grow into a small penis
Which syndrome is characterized by female external genitalia and lack of ovaries, menstruation, and pubic hair?
Turner Syndrome (XO)
What is the prevalence of Turner Syndrome (XO) among female births?
1 in 2,500
In the context of sex differentiation, what is the role of the 5-Alpha-Reductase enzyme?
Converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT)
What hormone is primarily responsible for masculinization during puberty in individuals with 5-Alpha-Reductase-Deficiency?
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)
Explore the evolution of gender and sexuality perceptions from prenatal factors to adulthood, including historical perspectives prior to the 19th century. Delve into topics such as prenatal influences, childhood development, puberty, and adult gender identity.
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