12 Questions
What determines biological sex?
Both SRY gene and hormones
What is sex ratio?
The proportion of males to females in a population
What does Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia affect?
Cortisol, mineralocorticoids, and androgens
What is used in treatment for different forms of sex hormone replacement?
Both hormones and surgery
What does dosage compensation do?
Equalizes gene expression between biological sexes
How do sex-influenced and sex-limited inheritance differ?
In the traits that are dominant
What can cause infertility?
Various factors in males and females
What are some assisted reproductive technologies?
IVF and gestational surrogacy
What does preimplantation genetic diagnosis detect?
Genetic and chromosomal abnormalities
How do surrogacy laws vary by country?
They vary by country
What is eugenics?
The selective breeding of populations to improve humans
What did the Buck v. Bell ruling state?
Compulsory sterilization is legal
Study Notes
- Biological sex is determined by the SRY gene and hormones.
- Sex ratio is the proportion of males to females in a population.
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia affects cortisol, mineralocorticoids, and androgens.
- Different forms of sex hormone replacement are used in treatment.
- Dosage compensation equalizes gene expression between biological sexes.
- Sex-influenced and sex-limited inheritance differ in how traits are dominant.
- Infertility can be caused by various factors in males and females.
- Assisted reproductive technologies include IVF and gestational surrogacy.
- Preimplantation genetic diagnosis detects genetic and chromosomal abnormalities.
- Surrogacy laws vary by country.- New York and Michigan have outlawed gestational surrogacy.
- Compensation for a gestational surrogate is around $27,162.80, but IPs paid well over $100,000.
- Eugenics is the scientifically inaccurate theory that humans can be improved through selective breeding of populations.
- Buck v. Bell (1927) ruled 8 to 1 that compulsory sterilization did not violate the 14th amendment.
- Reproductive scenarios are presented for debate.
- The question of how far reproductive technologies should be allowed to be used is examined.
- Willard Gaylin's quote "I think Mother wants us to" is discussed.
- Topics to be studied for the upcoming exam are listed.
This quiz covers various topics related to reproductive biology and technologies. From the science behind biological sex to the legal and ethical implications of gestational surrogacy, this quiz will test your knowledge on the latest research and controversies in the field. Whether you're studying for an exam or just curious about the latest developments, this quiz is sure to challenge and inform you. Keywords: reproductive biology, sex hormones, infertility, assisted reproductive technologies, gestational surrogacy, preimplantation genetic diagnosis, sur
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