Sex Development 4 Flashcards

Describe the role of dihydrotestosterone in the development of external genitalia.

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Describe the role of 5 alpha-reductase 2.**

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  • Mediates conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT)
  • Required for masculinization of external genitalia
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What cell type is responsible for producing DHT?

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Leydic cells

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