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What determines biological sex?
What determines biological sex?
What is sex ratio?
What is sex ratio?
What does Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia affect?
What does Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia affect?
What is used in treatment for different forms of sex hormone replacement?
What is used in treatment for different forms of sex hormone replacement?
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What does dosage compensation do?
What does dosage compensation do?
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How do sex-influenced and sex-limited inheritance differ?
How do sex-influenced and sex-limited inheritance differ?
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What can cause infertility?
What can cause infertility?
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What are some assisted reproductive technologies?
What are some assisted reproductive technologies?
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What does preimplantation genetic diagnosis detect?
What does preimplantation genetic diagnosis detect?
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How do surrogacy laws vary by country?
How do surrogacy laws vary by country?
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What is eugenics?
What is eugenics?
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What did the Buck v. Bell ruling state?
What did the Buck v. Bell ruling state?
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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.
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Description
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