Asked by Shyla Schneider on Jun 10, 2024
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Sam and Sarah decided not to find out the sex of their baby while Sam was pregnant.At the time of delivery, the doctor informed them that their child either had an abnormally small penis or an extended clitoris.What was their child born with?
A) ambiguous genitalia
B) sex variant genitalia
C) obstructed genitalia
D) androgynous genitalia
Ambiguous Genitalia
A condition present at birth where the external genitals do not have the typical appearance of either a male or female.
Sex Variant Genitalia
Refers to a range of physical variations in the genitalia that do not fit typical binary notions of male or female bodies.
- Tell apart gender identity and gender expression, and perceive their implications for society.
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Mideilys Martinez VelosoJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The doctor informed them that their baby had either an abnormally small penis or an extended clitoris, which is indicative of ambiguous genitalia. This means that their baby's genitalia does not clearly fit male or female categories. Therefore, choice A (ambiguous genitalia) is the most appropriate answer. Choices B, C, and D are not applicable in this scenario.
Learning Objectives
- Tell apart gender identity and gender expression, and perceive their implications for society.