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Understanding the Complexities of Sex Determination and Hormones
The process of determining sex involves chromosomal sex, gonadal sex, and hormonal sex, with hormones playing a crucial role in shaping the body and genitalia. Textbook findings show that hormones impact brain development and behavior, and interact with the brain to control hormonal development.
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This podcast episode delves into the impact of hormones on brain development and how it interacts with behavior, particularly focusing on adolescent and adult sexual preference.
10:58 - 15:06 (04:08)
Summary
This podcast episode delves into the impact of hormones on brain development and how it interacts with behavior, particularly focusing on adolescent and adult sexual preference.
ChapterUnderstanding the Complexities of Sex Determination and Hormones
EpisodeThe Science of Sexual Development
PodcastHuberman Lab
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the complex process of determining gender and sex, including the distinction between chromosomal, gonadal, hormonal, and morphological sex development.
15:06 - 21:38 (06:31)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the complex process of determining gender and sex, including the distinction between chromosomal, gonadal, hormonal, and morphological sex development. The role of sex steroid hormones in triggering morphological changes is highlighted, and the dynamic nature of the discussion on this topic is acknowledged.