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All sex differences in physiology have their origin in the imbalance in expression of the X and Y sex chromosomes.In addition,throughout the lifespan,sex hormones modulate the phenotypic expression of
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Women's Health Research Center Mayo ClinicRochester,MN 55902 USA
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All sex differences in physiology have their origin in the imbalance in expression of the X and Y sex chromosomes.In addition,throughout the lifespan,sex hormones modulate the phenotypic expression of sex differences in cardiovascular function.
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