disorder is not inherited because it occurs as a result of a random error in gamete production process. Klinefelter syndrome often isn’t diagnosed until adulthood; however‚ there are many treatments that can help the patients minimize problems such as testosterone replacement therapy‚ breast tissue removal‚ educational support… KLINEFELTER SYNDROME RESEARCH 3 In 1942‚ Dr Harry and his fellows at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston published a report about 9 men‚ who
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Discuss the role of genes and hormones in gender development (24 marks) Gender refers to the social‚ psychology and behavioural aspects of being male or female. In other words‚ masculinity or femininity‚ however this is different from Sex‚ which is the biological fact of being male or female. This is normally identified by chromosomes and genitalia. The hundred of genes we have in our 23 pairs of chromosomes carry information about our physical and behavioural characteristics. The sex chromosomes
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The human-like mythological creature that will be discussed in this paper is Medusa. To the ancient Greeks‚ Medusa’s appearance was one of the most hideous images of evil; however‚ she was not always perceived that way. Medusa was once a desirable young virgin and the priestess to the goddess Athena (Greek Mythology). It is believed that Poseidon lusted for Medusa and raped her‚ causing Athena to curse her for being unclean and no longer suitable for marriage (Greek Mythology). Athena’s curse transformed
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psychological) on another human (Geen‚ 11). As we see‚ in this definition‚ aggression is applied to all humans without separating women from men. There are several explanations for aggressive behaviors of males and females. Biologists argue that testosterone‚ the male androgen‚ is the key factor of aggression in males. Some psychologists blame the ways parents behave towards their children in a double standard about the acceptability of aggression. Other theorists identify male and female adult roles:
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Huimin Son 5.21.14 Prof. Vergas Research paper Sports and Transgender These days‚ trend of transgender is increasing because many people can easily alter and express their sexual orientation and sexual identification. Most people recognize transgender as normal people. Most people agreed that they should recognize transgender as normal people‚ and they should recognize men who changed his gender as women not men‚ and they also should recognize women who changed their gender as men not women
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hGH - Human Growth Hormone 1. Produced by Anterior Pituitary Gland 2. Targets of hGH are Bone‚ muscle‚ skin‚ adipose tissue and liver 3. Effects of hGH are to promote protein synthesis‚ encourage use of fats for fuel‚ and elevate blood glucose by decreasing uptake and increasing glycogen breakdown 4. Regulation of hGH is hormonal 5. hGH is a protein 6. hGH is water soluble 7. hGH is protein kinase activation 8. Endocrine disorders - Hyper secretion causes Giantism in children and Acromegaly
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Behavior Sex hormones testosterone and estrogen Present in both male and females Males have a higher level of testosterone Females have a higher level of estrogen These hormones help our bodies develop and function as either male or female Nonhuman animals‚ these hormones also help stimulate sexual activity Hormones have a looser influence on human sexual behavior Desire does rise slightly at ovulation among women with mates Women’s sexuality is more responsive to testosterone level that to estrogen
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Question 1 1 out of 1 points The corpus luteum Answer Selected Answer: secretes progesterone Correct Answer: secretes progesterone Question 2 1 out of 1 points In the testes‚ testosterone is produced by the _______ cells Answer Selected Answer: Leydig Correct Answer: Leydig Question 3 1 out of 1 points Sex steroids are _______ molecules derived from _______. Answer Selected Answer: lipid; cholesterol Correct Answer: lipid; cholesterol
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delusion and psychosocial exitement. A physical examination showed hime to be a thin man of 175.5cm height‚ suffering from a mild degree of gynecomastia‚ testicular atrophy. Serum LH and FSH were both high 10.9 and 47.8mU/ml respectively. Serum testosterone concentration was 0.2ng/ml‚ much lower than the normal range(2.7-10.7ng/ml). On the Wechsler adult intelligence scale(Revision)‚ his total IQ was 103(performance IQ 100‚ verbal IQ 105). Karyotype analysis revealed an XXY pattern. Although slight
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fascia‚ and smooth muscle that encloses and supports the testes outside the body at an optimum temperature for the production of sperm. The scrotum is divided into two parts with each containing a testis. The testes produce sperm and the sex hormone testosterone. "In most men the left testis hangs somewhat lower than the right one‚ although the opposite may sometimes occur." (Byer 153) The epididymis is a coiled tube about 20ft long‚ which runs along the posterior side of the testis. It stores sperm and
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