mod. 46 Flashcards
one’s physical, biological classification as female or male
sex
psychological and social characteristics associated with being male or female; defined especially by one’s gender identity and learned gender roles
gender
a person with a deep conflict between his or her physical, biological sex and preferred psychological and social gender roles
transsexual
sex as indicated by the presence of XX (female) or YX (male) chromosomes
genetic sex
sex as indicated by a preponderance of estrogens (female) or androgens (male) in the body
hormonal sex
sex as indicated by the presence of the ovaries (female) or testes (male)
gonadal sex
sex as indicated by the presence of male or female genitals
genital sex
the female chromosome contributed by the mother
X chromosome
the male chromosome contributed by the father
Y chromosome
the primary sex glands - ovaries and testes
gonads
female sex hormones
estrogens
male sex hormones
androgens
a male sex hormone
testosterone
a person who has genitals suggestive of both sexes
intersexual person
sex as defined by the genitals and internal reproductive organs
primary sexual characteristics