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, with few studies addressing the implications for older women. Therefore, government-funded medical research should mandate the inclusion of female participants. Second legislator: Concerns about gender balance in research are irrelevant to scientific inquiry.

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