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mwit1967

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The formation of the ovaries during prenatal development is controlled by
 
  a. the Sry gene.
  b. testosterone.
  c. the X chromosome.
  d. the Y chromosome.
  e. no factor.

Question 2

A female rhesus monkey is exposed to testosterone in utero. As a result, the animal displays some defeminized behaviors as an adult. In this case, the influence of the hormone exposure had a(n) _______________ effect.
 
  a. activational
  b. organizational
  c. instrumental
  d. masculinizing
  e. feminizing



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: e. no factor.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b. organizational



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