Sex Determination -
... Male development in mammals If the organism does not have an active SRY gene, which encodes testis determining factor, it will develop into a female, even though it is genetically male. If the organism does not have an active MIS gene, Mullerian (female) ductal structures will form, but the externa ...
... Male development in mammals If the organism does not have an active SRY gene, which encodes testis determining factor, it will develop into a female, even though it is genetically male. If the organism does not have an active MIS gene, Mullerian (female) ductal structures will form, but the externa ...
Temporal Lobe
... bacterial or fungal infection. • Brain abscesses commonly occur when bacteria or fungi infect part of the brain. Swelling and irritation (inflammation) develops in response. Infected brain cells, white blood cells, and live and dead bacteria and fungi collect in an area of the brain. A membrane form ...
... bacterial or fungal infection. • Brain abscesses commonly occur when bacteria or fungi infect part of the brain. Swelling and irritation (inflammation) develops in response. Infected brain cells, white blood cells, and live and dead bacteria and fungi collect in an area of the brain. A membrane form ...
Standards of evidence for designed sex differences
... rates (Garn & Clark 1953), heart size, heat dissipation, hemoglobin, muscle-to-fat ratio, and bone density (Lassek & Gaulin, in press). Across all those variables the sex difference is in the direction of males being designed for physical aggression. Additionally, boys prefer rough-and-tumble play, ...
... rates (Garn & Clark 1953), heart size, heat dissipation, hemoglobin, muscle-to-fat ratio, and bone density (Lassek & Gaulin, in press). Across all those variables the sex difference is in the direction of males being designed for physical aggression. Additionally, boys prefer rough-and-tumble play, ...
Document
... Other sex chromosome configurations Homogametic sex: sex that produces uniform gametes with regard to chromosome numbers and types (female humans, female Protenor, female Lygaeus) Heterogametic sex: sex that produces unlike gametes with regard to chromosome numbers and types (male humans, male Prot ...
... Other sex chromosome configurations Homogametic sex: sex that produces uniform gametes with regard to chromosome numbers and types (female humans, female Protenor, female Lygaeus) Heterogametic sex: sex that produces unlike gametes with regard to chromosome numbers and types (male humans, male Prot ...
Karyotypes and Sex-Linked Traits
... egg cells are made, they will all carry a single X chromosome. All dads have the genotype XY. When sperm cells are made, 50% will have an X chromosome and 50% will have a Y chromosome. Therefore, males and females are born in roughly a 50:50 ratio ...
... egg cells are made, they will all carry a single X chromosome. All dads have the genotype XY. When sperm cells are made, 50% will have an X chromosome and 50% will have a Y chromosome. Therefore, males and females are born in roughly a 50:50 ratio ...
Karyotypes and Sex-Linked Traits
... egg cells are made, they will all carry a single X chromosome. All dads have the genotype XY. When sperm cells are made, 50% will have an X chromosome and 50% will have a Y chromosome. Therefore, males and females are born in roughly a 50:50 ratio ...
... egg cells are made, they will all carry a single X chromosome. All dads have the genotype XY. When sperm cells are made, 50% will have an X chromosome and 50% will have a Y chromosome. Therefore, males and females are born in roughly a 50:50 ratio ...
Hominid Evolution
... Mostly hunter gathers Sexual dimorphism (males larger) Lived in small family groups ...
... Mostly hunter gathers Sexual dimorphism (males larger) Lived in small family groups ...
Study Questions – Chapter 1
... 13. Could albinism be considered a syndrome? Why or why not? 14. What is the difference between monozygotic twins and fraternal twins? 15. What is pleiotropy and why can a defect in a single gene have pleiotropic effects? 16. Kate and Dan, two individuals who do not have cystic fibrosis, are both ca ...
... 13. Could albinism be considered a syndrome? Why or why not? 14. What is the difference between monozygotic twins and fraternal twins? 15. What is pleiotropy and why can a defect in a single gene have pleiotropic effects? 16. Kate and Dan, two individuals who do not have cystic fibrosis, are both ca ...
Voting: In Your Genes? - James Fowler
... records. All twins were same-sex pairs to avoid confounding results with sex differences. The researchers corrected for environmental factors such as whether more of the identical than fraternal twins were living together, which might inflate their degree of similarity. The researchers concluded tha ...
... records. All twins were same-sex pairs to avoid confounding results with sex differences. The researchers corrected for environmental factors such as whether more of the identical than fraternal twins were living together, which might inflate their degree of similarity. The researchers concluded tha ...
Rediscovering Biology
... X-inactivation requires a locus on the X, called the X-inactivation center. At this locus, inactivation occurs in response to a developmental cue, which is present only at specific stages of embryo development. Inactivation occurs because of a specific type of RNA, which binds to one X chromosome, p ...
... X-inactivation requires a locus on the X, called the X-inactivation center. At this locus, inactivation occurs in response to a developmental cue, which is present only at specific stages of embryo development. Inactivation occurs because of a specific type of RNA, which binds to one X chromosome, p ...
Brain Facts
... • We’ve learned more about the brain in last 20 yrs than all time previous to that • No two brains are identical • Brain is mostly water (78%), fat (10%), and protein (8%) • Living brain is so soft it can be cut w/ butter knife ...
... • We’ve learned more about the brain in last 20 yrs than all time previous to that • No two brains are identical • Brain is mostly water (78%), fat (10%), and protein (8%) • Living brain is so soft it can be cut w/ butter knife ...
Brain Facts
... • We’ve learned more about the brain in last 20 yrs than all time previous to that • No two brains are identical • Brain is mostly water (78%), fat (10%), and protein (8%) • Living brain is so soft it can be cut w/ butter knife ...
... • We’ve learned more about the brain in last 20 yrs than all time previous to that • No two brains are identical • Brain is mostly water (78%), fat (10%), and protein (8%) • Living brain is so soft it can be cut w/ butter knife ...
File Now
... Complex connections by 7 mos Increase rapidly after birth Visual cortex doubles from 2-4 mos of an infant ...
... Complex connections by 7 mos Increase rapidly after birth Visual cortex doubles from 2-4 mos of an infant ...
Gender role socialization
... • The Men’s Movement, called male liberationism, was a movement that originated in the 1970s to discuss the challenges of masculinity. ...
... • The Men’s Movement, called male liberationism, was a movement that originated in the 1970s to discuss the challenges of masculinity. ...
BRAIN RESEARCH METHODS
... Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI scan) -works the same as an MRI -BUT makes brain activity visible - allows scientists to pinpoint areas in the brain that controls feeling, thoughts & actions -eg when a person taps their fingers – the motor cortex will be highlighted -detects changes in ...
... Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI scan) -works the same as an MRI -BUT makes brain activity visible - allows scientists to pinpoint areas in the brain that controls feeling, thoughts & actions -eg when a person taps their fingers – the motor cortex will be highlighted -detects changes in ...
Name: The nervous system Reference URL: http://faculty
... Refer to the diagram http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/body/factfiles/nervous_anatomy.shtml Then go to URL: complete the drag and drop activity. http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/body/interactives/3djigsaw_02/index.shtml?nervous 10. What gender did you choose? __________________ What was y ...
... Refer to the diagram http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/body/factfiles/nervous_anatomy.shtml Then go to URL: complete the drag and drop activity. http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/body/interactives/3djigsaw_02/index.shtml?nervous 10. What gender did you choose? __________________ What was y ...
Topic 1
... human skull, based on the concept that the brain is the organ of the mind , and that certain brain areas have localized, specific functions. Phrenology was especially popular from about 1810 until around 1840. ...
... human skull, based on the concept that the brain is the organ of the mind , and that certain brain areas have localized, specific functions. Phrenology was especially popular from about 1810 until around 1840. ...
BRAIN FACTS
... Grey matter is made up of neurons, which gather and transmit signals White matter is made up of axons and dendrites which create the network by which neurons send their signals ...
... Grey matter is made up of neurons, which gather and transmit signals White matter is made up of axons and dendrites which create the network by which neurons send their signals ...
Accrescimento e programming intrauterino nel neonato SGA
... • Female phenotype but does not reach puberty and fail to develop female secondary characteristics • Elevated gonadotrophins and streak gonads • Streak gonads similar to those found in patients with Turner syndrome ...
... • Female phenotype but does not reach puberty and fail to develop female secondary characteristics • Elevated gonadotrophins and streak gonads • Streak gonads similar to those found in patients with Turner syndrome ...
The fertile brain - Health Research Council
... A recent Fertility New Zealand study found nearly 25 per cent of New Zealand women report they have been infertile - defined as having been unable to conceive after having tried for over a year. Although the brain clearly controls fertility, surprisingly little is known about how. Understanding that ...
... A recent Fertility New Zealand study found nearly 25 per cent of New Zealand women report they have been infertile - defined as having been unable to conceive after having tried for over a year. Although the brain clearly controls fertility, surprisingly little is known about how. Understanding that ...
Neural and Genetic Bases of Behavior
... * Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI): measures neural activity in different brain regions averaged over seconds by monitoring blood oxygen levels ...
... * Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI): measures neural activity in different brain regions averaged over seconds by monitoring blood oxygen levels ...
Psychology-Parts-of-the-Brain-and-Their
... The limbic system contains glands which help relay emotions. Many hormonal responses that the body generates are initiated in this area. The limbic system includes the amygdala, hippocampus, hypothalamus and thalamus. Amygdala:The amygdala helps the body responds to emotions, memories and fear. It i ...
... The limbic system contains glands which help relay emotions. Many hormonal responses that the body generates are initiated in this area. The limbic system includes the amygdala, hippocampus, hypothalamus and thalamus. Amygdala:The amygdala helps the body responds to emotions, memories and fear. It i ...