The hypothalamus of a female who is exposed to testosterone early in life will ____.

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The hypothalamus is affected by exposure to sex hormones during critical periods of development, which can influence the development of gender identity and sexual orientation. Exposure to testosterone during early life can cause the hypothalamus to develop more like a typical male hypothalamus, which tends to have a noncyclic pattern of hormone release. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

The Hypothalamus of a Female Who Is Exposed to Testosterone