If a female rat is exposed to highly stressful experiences late in pregnancy, what happens to the sexual development of her offspring?

A. The genetic males become responsive to male partners.
B. The genetic females become responsive to female partners.
C. Both male and female offspring become unresponsive to all sexual partners.
D. Both male and female offspring become highly aggressive in their sexual behaviors.


Answer: A

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