Chapter 9: Part 6

Question 1

sexual activity initiated by women peaks at….

Answer 1

ovulation, where estradiol is highest

Question 2

what may contribute to sexual orientation, specifically homosexuality?

Answer 2

prenatal exposure to androgens… if too much androgen, may be attracted to females and interest in male focused activities and toys… if not enough androgen, their behavior is feminine

Question 3

Injections of ____, _____, and ____ that duplicate the sequence that occurs during pregnancy facilitate maternal behavior.

Answer 3

progesterone, estradiol, prolactin

Question 4

Oxytocin, which facilitates the formation of pair bonds in female rodents, is also involved in formation of a bond between a mother and her pups.

Answer 4

Oxytocin

Question 5

what region is involved in maternal behavior?

Answer 5

medial preoptic area