11. Sex Determination Flashcards
1
Q
hromosomal aberrations (abnormalities) in reproduction
A
SEX DETERMINATION
2
Q
Upon union of sperm and ovum, there is a ___%
chance of having a male or female offspring
A
50%
3
Q
Levels of Sex determinations (5)
A
1st Level: Chromosomal sex
2nd Level: Gonadal sex
3rd: Hormonal sex
4th: Morphological Sex
5th: Behavioral sex
4
Q
● Formation of fetus
A
2nd Level: Gonadal sex
5
Q
● Occurs from puberty to sexual maturation and adulthood of male and females
A
3rd: Hormonal sex
6
Q
● During puberty, sex hormones allows formation of secondary sexual characteristics thus sexual dimorphism is observed between males and females
A
4th: Morphological Sex
7
Q
● Sexual behavior and hormones that regulate it:
○ Females - estrogen
○ Males - androgen
A
5th: Behavioral sex
