Title: Exploring the biological contributions to human health : does sex matter? /
Authors: Wizemann, Theresa M.; Pardue, Mary Lou; Institute of Medicine (U.S.).
Publisher: National Academy Press,
Year: 2001
Subjects: Molecular Biology; Sex differences; Sex factors in disease; Sex Factors; Sex Characteristics; Health; Research Design standards
Abstract: From behaviour to cognition to metabolism to response to chemicals and infectious organisms, this book explores the health impact of sex (being male or female, according to reproductive organs and chromosomes) and gender (one's sense of self as male or female in society).
Contents: 1. Introduction -- 2. Every cell has a sex -- 3. Sex begins in the womb -- 4. Sex affects behavior and perception -- 5. Sex affects health -- 6. The Future of research on biological sex differences: challenges and opportunities.