Why is the statement "early testosterone forms a male; without testosterone, a female is formed" an oversimplification?
A) Testosterone only influences the external anatomy and doesn't impact internal anatomy or brain differentiation.
B) Testosterone can be converted to influence female hormones.
C) A male can be formed without testosterone.
D) Because females also need progesterone to balance out the testosterone.

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This statement oversimplifies the process of sex differentiation, as testosterone only influences the development of external genitalia and does not determine internal anatomy or brain differentiation. Other factors, such as genetics and hormones, also play a role in the development of male and female characteristics.

Answer: B 
 Testosterone can actually be converted into estrogen in some tissues, which can influence female hormone levels and development.

Answer: C 
 While testosterone is typically involved in male sex differentiation, there are rare genetic conditions (such as complete androgen insensitivity syndrome) where a genetic male develops as a female despite having very little or no testosterone.

Answer: D 
 While progesterone does play a role in balancing out hormone levels in females, it is not directly involved in the process of sex differentiation related to testosterone.

Why Is the Statement "Early Testosterone Forms a Male; Without