Spermatogenesis and Male Infertility Flashcards
1
Q
Why does the Y chromosome determine whether someone is male?
A
It has the sex determining region, and causes development of testis from bipotential gonad
2
Q
What do foetal testis secrete?
A
Testosterone + Mullerian inhibiting factors
3
Q
There are 2 primitive genital tracts. What are these called?
A
Wolffian and Mullerian ducts
4
Q
What cause the development of the male internal genital tract, rather than female?
A
Testosterone + mullein inhibiting factors
5
Q
What become the reproductive tract in males?
A
Wolffian ducts
6
Q
What happens to Mullerian ducts in males?
A
They degenerate
7
Q
What will happen without the stimulus of male testicular hormones?
A
The foetus will develop male internal genital tract
8
Q
What degenerates in the female?
A
Wolffian ducts
