Based on evidence from animal research, ______________ during pregnancy may feminize and demasculinize male rat progeny because of a delay in the androgen surge necessary for proper sexual development.

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Maternal stress during pregnancy has been linked to altered fetal development in animals, including in male rats where it has been associated with a delay in the androgen surge necessary for proper sexual development. This delay can lead to feminization and demasculinization of male rat progeny. The other options do not have as strong evidence of causing such effects.

Based on Evidence from Animal Research, ______________ During Pregnancy May