copy 3 Flashcards
1
Q
When are the urinary and genital systems completed, and when is sex determination testing usually done?
A
They are completed around 10 weeks, but sex determination testing is usually done at 12 weeks.
2
Q
What role does the testis determining factor (TDF) play in development?
A
TDF causes the genital ridge to develop into male embryos (testes); in its absence, the embryo develops into a female (ovary).
3
Q
What is the function of the gubernaculum in male development?
A
It acts like a scout that guides the testes to descend.
4
Q
What is the equivalent of the scrotum in females?
A
The labia majora.
5
Q
What is the ovarian ligament, and where does it connect?
A
It connects the pelvis to the uterus.
