3 Questions
What happens to the primitive sex cords in a genetically male embryo?
They form a network of tiny cell strands that give rise to tubules of the rete testis.
What is the role of the SRY gene in male embryo development?
It encodes the testis-determining factor.
What is the function of the tunica albuginea in testis development?
It separates the testis cords from the surface epithelium.
Study Notes
"Test your knowledge on embryonic development of the genital ridge and primitive sex cords with this informative quiz. Brush up on the epithelial proliferation and mesenchyme formation that leads to the formation of these irregular cords. Get familiar with the connections between the cords and surface epithelium in both male and female embryos. Take the quiz now and become an expert on this crucial stage of embryonic development!"
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