The role of chromosomes and hormones

Question 1

Chromosomes

Answer 1

Found in the nucleus of living cells and carrying information in the form genes. The 23rd pair of chromosomes determines biological sex

Question 2

Hormones

Answer 2

A biochemical substance that circulates in the blood but only affects target organs. They are produced in large quantities but disappear quickly. Their effects are very powerful

Question 3

Testosterone

Answer 3

A hormone from the androgen group that is produced mainly in the male testes. Associated with aggressiveness

Question 4

Oestrogen

Answer 4

The primary female hormone, playing an important role in the menstrual cycle and reproductive system

Question 5

Oxytocin

Answer 5

A hormone which causes contraction of the uterus during labour and stimulates lactation

Question 6

How many chromosomes are there in the human body

Answer 6

46 chromosomes

Question 7

How many chromosome pairs are there in the human body

Answer 7

23 pairs

Question 8

What is the chromosome patterns for males

Answer 8

XY

Question 9

What is the chromosome patterns for females

Answer 9

XX

Question 10

The role of chromosomes and hormones evaluation points- Evidence for testosterone

Answer 10

STRENGTH

Powerful effect on male sexual behaviour in hypogonadal men (Wang et al)

Question 11

The role of chromosomes and hormones evaluation points- Evidence for testosterone counterpoint

Answer 11

LIMITATION

Extra testosterone had no effect on sexual or aggressive behaviour in normal adult males (O’Connor et al)

Question 12

The role of chromosomes and hormones evaluation points- Social factors ignored

Answer 12

LIMITATION

Individualist cultures show more masculine traits and value them more (Hofstede et al)

Question 13

The role of chromosomes and hormones evaluation points- Reductionist

Answer 13

Biological explanations ignore schema (Cognitive) and conflict (psychodynamic).