First legislator: Medical studies frequently focus on male participants, neglecting the effects on women. For instance, research on the impact of alcohol consumption on health is primarily conducted on men, and there is a lack of studies regarding treatments for menopausal women. Therefore, government-funded medical research should mandate the inclusion of female subjects. Second legislator: Concerns about gender representation in research are irrelevant to scientific inquiry.

Which of the following responses, if true, most effectively challenges the second legislator's argument?