Do the following traits best describe human MALES or FEMALES?

Produce sex hormones that have a negative effect on behavior and disease.

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Do the following traits best describe human MALES or FEMALES?

Produce sex hormones that have a negative effect on behavior and disease.

BlackTom AI · Accepted Answer

The question asks us to choose whether the described trait best fits MALES or FEMALES, based on the statement about producing sex hormones with a negative effect on behavior and disease.
Option 1: Males. This option aligns with the provided answer and can be considered correct within the prompt's framing. It notes that males produce sex hormones (notably testosterone) that can influence behavior and disease risk. For example, some research links higher testosterone levels with certain behavioral tendencies and with risks for specific conditions in some contexts. However, it is important to recognize that hormone effects are not exclusively negative and are not limited to males; they can be complex and vary widely among individuals.
Option 2: Females. This option is not supported by the given answer, and it would be inaccurate to claim that only females produce sex hormones that have negative behavioral or disease effects. In reality, females produce estrogen and progesterone, which significantly influence behavior and disease risk as well. The statement as given would be oversimplified and misleading if restricted to females, since hormonal effects are present in all sexes and can be both positive and negative depending on context, levels, and individual differences.
In summary, while both sexes produce sex hormones that can influence behavior and disease, the prompt selects Males as the best-fitting option. The reasoning here highlights that hormonal effects are not exclusive to one sex and that the characterization is an oversimplification if interpreted as exclusive to females.

ANTH 1050-090 Fall 2025 ANTH 1050-090 Exam 1

Do the following traits best describe human MALES or FEMALES? Produce sex hormones that have a negative effect on behavior and disease.

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