Male and female brains show different patterns of prenatal development due to the influence of

A) gender schemas.
B) secondary sex characteristics.
C) spermarche.
D) sex hormones.

Sex Hormones

Sex hormones are chemicals produced by the body's endocrine system that regulate sexual development, function, and behavior.

Prenatal Development

The sequence of advancement and enlargement in the womb, from fertilization to delivery.

Gender Schemas

Cognitive structures that dictate the understanding and perception of gender roles and identities.