The primary sex characteristics develop as __________.
A. the embryo is growing in the womb as a result of chromosomes within the embryonic cells and hormonal influences.
B. proper hormones in the mother's milk stimulate the growth of the sex organs
C. the baby is raised as a male or female; the behavioral cues stimulate the baby to release the appropriate male or female hormones and develop as such
D. the fetus reaches the fetal period, any time after 8 weeks
Answer: A
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