Sexual Differentiation Flashcards
1
Q
Is it testes or ovaries?
Dependent on the presence of SRY gene present on the Y chromosome or the Testes Determing region
Undifferentiated gonad starts to differentiate at 6 weeks gestation
A
Gonadal Sex
2
Q
Is it penis or a vagina?
Dependent on the hormones produced
Well formed by 17 weeks gestation
At 14 weeks, gender can be identified by expert examiners
A
Phenotypic Sex
3
Q
Is it XX or XY?
Dependent on the presence of Y chromosome
Established at the time of fertilization
A
Genetic/Chromosomal Sex