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The role of chromosomes and hormones

Psychology

A Level

AQA

5m 0s

in Issues and options in Psychology

In this podcast we’ll be looking at the role of the hormones testosterone, oestrogen and oxytocin in sex and gender, as well as discussing the chromosomal conditions of Klinefelter’s and Turner’s syndromes’
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Tutors:

Jean Marc Lawton

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Role of chromosomes and hormones - task

  • Listen to the podcast on the Role of chromosomes and hormones and answer the following questions

1] What combination of sex chromosomes make i] a male ii] a female?

2] Explain the role of testosterone in sex and gender

3] Explain the role of oestrogen in sex and gender

4] Explain the role of oxytocin in sex and gender

5] What causes Klinefelter’s syndrome?

6] What are the physical and psychological effects of Klinefelter’s syndrome?

7] How can Klinefelter’s syndrome be treated?

8] What causes Turner’s syndrome?

9] What are the physical and psychological effects of Turner’s syndrome?

10] How can Turner’s syndrome be treated?

  • You may find that you need to listen to the podcast more than once to achieve this

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