10 Questions
What is the default sexual differentiation in human embryos?
Female
Which gene on the Y chromosome encodes for the development of the testes?
Sex-determining region (SRY) gene
What do Sertoli cells produce to induce regression of the Mullerian ducts?
MIS (Mullerian inhibiting substance)
Which cells in the testes produce testosterone?
Leydig cells
What does testosterone stimulate the development of in the male fetus?
Wolffian ducts
What defines differentiation into the male phenotype and the male reproductive system?
Presence of the Y chromosome
Which cells produce MIS to induce regression of the Mullerian ducts?
Sertoli cells
What is responsible for stimulating the development of the Wolffian ducts in the male fetus?
Testosterone
What is the major driver of male reproductive development?
Testosterone
Where do the testes lie at maturity?
In the scrotum
Test your knowledge of the male reproductive system's physiology with this quiz. Explore topics such as sexual differentiation, Y chromosome, sex-determining region (SRY) gene, and the development of male phenotype.
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