Briefly describe the meaning of the HPG axis
What will be an ideal response?
The letters H-P-G stand for hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and gonads which work together to form a feedback
system that monitors levels of hormones in the body and attempts to keep them at a consistent level. The
hypothalamus monitors levels of sex hormones in the body and sends messages to the pituitary gland. The
pituitary gland sends messages to gonads to increase or decrease levels of sex hormones.
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__________ reveal(s) that most aspects of gender typing are not built into human nature
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