Data gathered by studies such as the LeVay study suggest that ____.
A) the hypothalamus determines sexual orientation
B) the suprachiasmatic nucleus determines sexual orientation
C) on average, differences in the hypothalamus can be found between individuals of different sexual orientations
D) there is only a small probability that the brain has anything to do with sexual orientation

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The LeVay study found that on average, differences in the hypothalamus can be found between individuals of different sexual orientations. Specifically, gay men had a smaller hypothalamus than straight men, and this difference was not related to differences in age, race, or other external factors. However, it is important to note that the study focused on a very specific population (i.e., exclusively gay men) and the results cannot be generalized to all individuals of different sexual orientations.

Data Gathered by Studies Such as the LeVay Study Suggest