Biomedical aspects of the development of somatic sex. The importance of the prenatal development period Cover Image

Biomedyczne aspekty kształtowania płci somatycznej. Znaczenie prenatalnego okresu życia
Biomedical aspects of the development of somatic sex. The importance of the prenatal development period

Author(s): Emilia Lichtenberg-Kokoszka
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Family and social welfare
Published by: Uniwersytet Opolski
Keywords: Biomedical aspects of the development of somatic sex; somatic sex; prenatal period;

Summary/Abstract: Human sexuality affects many biological, psychological and social aspects. It is connected with gender identity, procreation, experiencing and giving pleasure. From a biological perspective sexual activity is essential for reproduction and its original purpose was to maintain the human species.The article presents the genetic basis of sex determination, differentiation of germ line cells, development of gonads as well as internal and external genital organs, significant for the development of gender identity and propagation. Several factors determining and disrupting proper development of human sex were presented in this article.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 6
  • Page Range: 45-58
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish