The process of how embryos develop into either male or female bodies and behaviors. The process begins while in utero in mammals, but continues well into adulthood. Despite physical appearance, people may be masculine, feminine, or a blend of the two sexes.


Sexual Differentiation

- Reproductive behavior regulation
- Pheromones
- Parental care

Focuses of Sexual Behavior

Sexual behaviors , sex differences, sexual orientation and the brain development of gender can all be found with a basis in the brain. 

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- Evolutionary, Hormonal and Neural bases (sex)
- Homeostasis
- Biological Rhythms, Sleep, Dreaming

Biological Regulation and Behavior

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Behavioral Neuroscience 8th Edition

Homeostasis is the process by which a biological system maintains a stable, balanced internal environment to ensure optimal functioning. This state of equilibrium involves stabilizing key physiological variables, such as blood pressure, respiration, digestion, and body temperature, at levels ideal for survival.

Homeostasis

Sex from a Neuroscience perspective

All living systems, human or otherwise, have predictable rhythms of biological activity that they follow. There are daily rhythms such as sleeping or eating, and annual ones like hibernation.

Biological rhythms

The up- or down-regulation of either the magnitude or duration of an emotional response

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