The odor of human female underarm sweat can

a. delay the onset of puberty.
b. synchronize menstrual cycles in women.
c. influence men's attractiveness to women.
d. enhance sexual activity in men, but not women.
e. induce the release of corticosterone from the adrenal glands.


Answer: b. synchronize menstrual cycles in women.

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a. True b. False

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