While human sexuality varies widely from culture to culture

a. most societies are quite permissive about premarital sex.
b. all societies regulate sexual conduct.
c. all societies expect married adults to have very active sex lives.
d. no societies consider sexual activity essential for good health.
e. all cultures contain the same two genders.


ANS: B

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