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Intersex Conditions

You might have heard the term "intersex." See what you know about the medical and social issues affecting people with intersex conditions by taking this quiz!

  1. The term "intersex" refers to:

    People who have non-standard chromosomes, sex organs, or both.

    People who will have sex with a person regardless of gender or sexual orientation.

    A stage of childhood development when pre-teens do not have a clear sexual orientation.

  2. The sexual orientation of someone with an intersex condition is usually:

    Gay.

    Bisexual.

    Gay, lesbian, bisexual or straight.

  3. Since the 1950s, many people with intersex conditions have been treated with genital reconstruction surgery.

    False. Surgery is not used as a treatment.

    Only a small number with unique medical conditions.

    True. The majority of people were operated on.

  4. The word "hermaphrodite" refers to:

    Anyone with an intersex condition.

    Animals with both male and female sex organs who can reproduce with themselves.

    A person who has two fully working sets of male and female genitals and can reproduce alone.

  5. Intersex conditions commonly cause:

    Small penises, large clitorises or sex organs that appear to be somewhat female or male or a combination of both.

    One person to have complete female genitals and complete male genitals.

    A transgender identity.

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