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Which hormone is responsible for the differentiation of the Wolffian ducts into male internal reproductive tract structures?
Which hormone is responsible for the differentiation of the Wolffian ducts into male internal reproductive tract structures?
- Anti-Mullerian Hormone
- Testosterone (correct)
- MIS
- Estrogen
What structures develop in females from the degenerated Wolffian ducts?
What structures develop in females from the degenerated Wolffian ducts?
- Inferior Vagina (correct)
- Prostate
- Uterus
- Oviducts
In the absence of SRY, which structures in females develop from the Mullerian ducts?
In the absence of SRY, which structures in females develop from the Mullerian ducts?
- Uterus (correct)
- Penile Urethra
- Prostate
- Bladder
Which congenital anomaly is characterized by incomplete fusion of the Mullerian ducts?
Which congenital anomaly is characterized by incomplete fusion of the Mullerian ducts?
In 5α-reductase deficiency, what key structure is impaired in converting testosterone to DHT?
In 5α-reductase deficiency, what key structure is impaired in converting testosterone to DHT?
What is the effect of DHT on the development of male external genitalia in 5α-reductase deficiency?
What is the effect of DHT on the development of male external genitalia in 5α-reductase deficiency?
Which enzyme deficiency leads to ambiguous genitalia until puberty?
Which enzyme deficiency leads to ambiguous genitalia until puberty?
'Hypospadias' is characterized by what abnormality in males?
'Hypospadias' is characterized by what abnormality in males?
'Cryptorchidism' is commonly seen along with which male urethral anomaly?
'Cryptorchidism' is commonly seen along with which male urethral anomaly?
'Labioscrotal Swelling' in 5α-reductase deficiency eventually differentiates into what male structure?
'Labioscrotal Swelling' in 5α-reductase deficiency eventually differentiates into what male structure?
What is the most likely effect of reduced levels of androgens in a genetic male individual during development?
What is the most likely effect of reduced levels of androgens in a genetic male individual during development?
What is the correct relationship between the urogenital folds and the labia minora during development?
What is the correct relationship between the urogenital folds and the labia minora during development?
In Klinefelter Syndrome (47, XXY), individuals have an additional copy of which chromosome?
In Klinefelter Syndrome (47, XXY), individuals have an additional copy of which chromosome?
What is a common symptom of Turner Syndrome (45, XO) in females without hormone treatment?
What is a common symptom of Turner Syndrome (45, XO) in females without hormone treatment?
Which homologous structure develops into the clitoris in females?
Which homologous structure develops into the clitoris in females?
What is the main role of Dihydrotestosterone in genital development in males?
What is the main role of Dihydrotestosterone in genital development in males?
Which glands are derived from the urogenital sinus in female development?
Which glands are derived from the urogenital sinus in female development?
What is a significant physical characteristic of individuals with Turner Syndrome (45, XO) at birth?
What is a significant physical characteristic of individuals with Turner Syndrome (45, XO) at birth?
Which gene determines the development of male characteristics in the testis?
Which gene determines the development of male characteristics in the testis?
What is the role of Leydig cells in testicular development?
What is the role of Leydig cells in testicular development?
In the absence of SRY and presence of WNT4, the embryo develops which characteristics?
In the absence of SRY and presence of WNT4, the embryo develops which characteristics?
Which disorder of sex development is characterized by an XY genotype with anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) deficiency?
Which disorder of sex development is characterized by an XY genotype with anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) deficiency?
Which structure develops into the fallopian tubes in females?
Which structure develops into the fallopian tubes in females?
What male internal structure is formed by the ductus deferens?
What male internal structure is formed by the ductus deferens?
"Cryptorchidism" refers to which condition in males?
"Cryptorchidism" refers to which condition in males?
"Paramesonephric" ducts develop into which female internal structures?
"Paramesonephric" ducts develop into which female internal structures?
