Hormones Background Info Flashcards
1
Q
Until 8th week of gestation the initial reproductive structures of male and female embryos are homologous
A
1 pair of gonads (primary sex organs)
2 pairs of ducts (wolffian and müllerian)
2
Q
Need at least low levels of estrogen for brain development
A
3
Q
XX
A
Female
4
Q
XY
A
Male
5
Q
Females are default sex
A
Requires no hormones or ovaries to develop
6
Q
Y chromosome contains a gene necessary to produce a protein TDF that directs fetal gonads to differentiate
A
7
Q
MIS or MRH
A
Müllerian inhibiting substance or mülledian regression hormone that causes femal structures that are precursor for fallopian tubes, uterus, and cervix to shrivel
