fetal genital development Flashcards
1
Q
SRY gene
A
carried by Y chromosome
encodes testis-determining factor (TDF)
allows for testes development from gonads
2
Q
AMH
A
anti-mullerian hormone
causes mullerian ducts to degenerate
3
Q
wolfian duct
A
internal male structures
develop in the presence of testosterone
4
Q
mullerian duct
A
internal female stuctures
develop in absence of testosterone
5
Q
wolffian ducts develop into
A
male duct system
- epididymis
- vas deferens
- seminal vesicles
- ejaculatory ducts
6
Q
mullerian ducts form into
A
uterus
fallopian tubes
upper part of vagina
7
Q
genital tubercle
A
before 8 weeks external genitilia look the same
8
Q
differentiation happens
A
between 6-8 weeks
