EBK BIOLOGY:SCIENCE F/LIFE
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780134819167
Author: BELK
Publisher: PEARSON
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Videos
Question
Chapter 22, Problem 2GFO
Summary Introduction
To review:
The biological makeup of Ms. CS (South African Olympic runner) who participate as a female. The biological differences between her and other female competitors. The reason for she has a partial benefit when challenging against women.
Introduction:
Ms. CS is a South African middle-distance runner. She won many medals. She has a combination of fast-athletic development and appearance. It has been asked by the International Association of Athletics Federations or IAAF to her for a sex verification test.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
can someone help me to fill in the blanks by watching some video for my chart, thank you
https://youtu.be/wd-QnKlfZHI
https://youtu.be/KkzlGMlZW_c
https://youtu.be/F2A4yKpTrHs
Sex Verification of Athletes
Dutee Chand, Indian track and field athlete.
Caster Semenya, South African track and field athlete.
Sex determination is a very complex process and occurs during embryonic development. You can read more about it here in Lesson 4. Make sure you have completed the Sex Verification of Athletes activity. Many athletes throughout the history of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) have failed to pass the sex verification tests. This test was designed to ensure that only biologically female athletes can compete in women's sports. Currently, there are two athletes, Dutee Chand and Caster Semenya, who are fighting for the right to compete in the women's sports without taking medications to suppress their naturally high testosterone levels. Here is an example that demonstrates how difficult it is to determine whether an individual is biologically male or female. In the 1960s, IAAF used to release the results from sex verification…
Four factors are considered when determining a person's biological sex.how each of these four factors is or is not likely to contribute to performance differences between sexes
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- Question 1 Review Which physical characteristic can be passed on to offspring? 1. long beard 2. strong arm 3. pierced ear 4. brown hair EX Zoom: Standard Eliminator Note Bookmark e Type here to searcharrow_forwardThe cells that synthesize and secrete the male sex hormones ( like testosterone ) are Langerhan cells Melanocytes Osteoblasts None of the above The coloured part of the eye is known as : the iris the cornea the retina O the choroid bodyarrow_forwardThere may be sex differences in the brain because the two sexes are genetically different, meaning that sex chromosome genes could have effects on the brain the testes secrete hormones during development that could alter how the brain is wired sex steroid hormones may act through their receptors to cause changes in brain circuitry all of these answers correctly complete the statementarrow_forward
- This course question is technically under the subject of anthropology. Can Bartleby help?arrow_forwardA practice of what is generally called “farming” of human organs consists in maintaining the body of someone who has been determined to be brain dead on life support in order to be able to harvest a transplantable organ. Which of the four principles of Principlism is violated in this case? a. beneficence toward potential recipients of transplantable organs b. autonomy of the brain-dead person c. non-maleficence toward potential recipients of transplantable organs d. none of the abovearrow_forwardThe figure shows that many male powerlifters had testosterone levels below the 10 nmol/L threshold, (lower than average testosterone levels of male athletes in other sports). Do lower testosterone levels result from some aspect of powerlifting training or do men with lower testosterone levels have an advantage in powerlifting? What does this have to do with effects of testosterone, skeletal muscle, lung capacity, energy storage and consumption?arrow_forward
- Sverapa, a nurse researcher with 9 years experience on an obstetrics unit of a large hospital, explored mothers’ experiences of hydrotherapy in labor. She had developed an interest in this shortly after she gave birth and received hydrotherapy. Sverapa conducted a descriptive phenomenological study of this phenomenon, collecting data by interviewing 9 women in their homes within 3 weeks after delivery. Interviews were audio recorded and lasted, on average, 60 minutes. The interviews began by having mothers respond to the following: “Please describe your experience of hydrotherapy during labor in as much detail as you can remember. Describe all your thoughts, feelings, and perceptions that you wish to share.” Prior to and during data collection, which took place over a 2-month period, Sverapa kept a journal and used it to help her bracket. In analyzing the data, Sverapa identified two key themes describing the essence of mothers’ experiences with hydrotherapy during their labor. These…arrow_forwardThe double standard of aging refers to aging being more stressful for middle aged women than men O is that middle aged women are expected to be stronger than men are is more true in Asia because women lose status as they age is the same for all women everywhere as they enter middle agearrow_forwardCommon folklore says that if a young man wants to know whether he will become bald, he should look at his mother’s father. Based on the information provided in the following paragraph, is this folklore scientifically accurate? Why are why not? "Although pattern baldness is also seen in women, it is usually expressed weakly as mild thinning of the hair. the trait is stimulated by male sex hormone (androgens), as evidence by the observation that males castrated at an early age rarely become bald. A strong heredity influence on pattern baldness has been recognized and it is believed that the gene is located on X chromosome."arrow_forward
- Using the data, answer ALL 4 questions. Specifically for 2 and 3, go into detail and be sure to discuss what your evidence is for the answers. Be detailed on every question.arrow_forwardThis is on Carbohydrates and Lipids. Thoroughly explain What possible class of compounds or compound could be responsible for the action given Identity (General class unless it Reason/Justification can be identified Specifically) Action Source of energy/ nonpolar Development of secondary sex characteristics Enables hardening of structures such as bones and teetharrow_forwardWhich of the following correctly describes the function of the dartos muscle and cremaster muscles of the scrotum? Descend the testes in cold weather (or water), thus increasing the surface area of the scrotum to retain heat. Elevate the testes in cold weather (or water), thus increasing the surface area of the scrotum to retain heat. Descend the testes in cold weather (or water), thus decreasing the surface area of the scrotum to retain heat. Elevate the testes in cold weather (or water), thus decreasing the surface area of the scrotum to retain heat.arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- Lifetime Physical Fitness & WellnessHealth & NutritionISBN:9781337677509Author:HOEGERPublisher:Cengage
Fundamentals of Sectional Anatomy: An Imaging App...BiologyISBN:9781133960867Author:Denise L. LazoPublisher:Cengage Learning
Lifetime Physical Fitness & Wellness
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:9781337677509
Author:HOEGER
Publisher:Cengage
Fundamentals of Sectional Anatomy: An Imaging App...
Biology
ISBN:9781133960867
Author:Denise L. Lazo
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Dissection Basics | Types and Tools; Author: BlueLink: University of Michigan Anatomy;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_B17pTmzto;License: Standard youtube license