« previous next »

Author Question: The textbook defines __________ as the motivation to initiate sexual activity. a. desire b. ... (Read 128 times)

809779

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 579
on: Jun 21, 2018
The textbook defines __________ as the motivation to initiate sexual activity.
 
  a. desire
  b. proceptivity
  c. eroticism
  d. turned on

Question 2

The maternal immune hypothesis suggest that a male child could be predisposed to homosexuality when
 
  a. his H-Y antigens cause his mother to release too much estrogen, exposing his fetal brain to feminization.
  b. his mothers antibodies attack his H-Y antigens, preventing the fetal brain from developing male-typical brain structures.
  c. a fetus develops an immunity to the effects of maternal testosterone, preventing masculinization of his brain.
  d. his mother is exposed to certain vaccines that increase her immune response, preventing certain fetal structures that are central to a masculine brain from developing.


morganmarie791

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 336
Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: b: proceptivity

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b: his mothers antibodies attack his H-Y antigens, preventing the fetal brain from developing male-typical brain structures.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

There are major differences in the metabolism of morphine and the illegal drug heroin. Morphine mostly produces its CNS effects through m-receptors, and at k- and d-receptors. Heroin has a slight affinity for opiate receptors. Most of its actions are due to metabolism to active metabolites (6-acetylmorphine, morphine, and morphine-6-glucuronide).

Did you know?

Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).

Did you know?

The cure for trichomoniasis is easy as long as the patient does not drink alcoholic beverages for 24 hours. Just a single dose of medication is needed to rid the body of the disease. However, without proper precautions, an individual may contract the disease repeatedly. In fact, most people develop trichomoniasis again within three months of their last treatment.

Did you know?

Though newer “smart” infusion pumps are increasingly becoming more sophisticated, they cannot prevent all programming and administration errors. Health care professionals that use smart infusion pumps must still practice the rights of medication administration and have other professionals double-check all high-risk infusions.

Did you know?

In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.

Coupling of electrical and mechanical activity in the mammalian heart. Coupling of electrical and mechanical activity in the mammalian heart.
Supermassive Black Holes as Engines for Galactic Activity Supermassive Black Holes as Engines for Galactic Activity
Gorillas live in one-male or multimale groups, from which females emigrate at sexual materity. Gorillas live in one-male or multimale groups, from which females emigrate at sexual materity.
Staying hydrated during physical activity Staying hydrated during physical activity
Brain Hemisphere Activity Brain Hemisphere Activity
DNA polymerase proofreading activity DNA polymerase proofreading activity
Video: Brief Summary on Photosynthesis - Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library