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Hormone that contains 4 carbon rings

Hormones more abundant in males than females for most species

Class of steroid hormones are more abundant in females than males for most species

Prepares uterus for implantation of a fertilized ovum and promotes maintenance of pregnancy

Long-lasting effect of a hormone that is present during a sensitive period early in development

Temporary effect of a hormone on behavior or anatomy occuring only when hormone is present

Sex region Y gene which causes primitive gonads to develop into testes

Early precursors to male reproductive structures

Early precursors to female reproductive structures (oviducts, uterus, and upper vagina)

Time in early development during which some event (experience or presence of hormone) has a strong & long lasting effect

Protein that binds with estrogen in the bloodstream of many immature mammals

Anterior pituitary hormone that promotes the growth of follicles in the ovary

Anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates the release of an ovum

Time just before and after the release of the ovum when fertility is high

Neurotransmitter and hormone released from posterior pituitary important for sexual and parental behaviors

Over development of the adrenal glands from birth

Individuals with XY chromosome have genital appearance of a female