5 Questions
Which protein is responsible for determining the sex of a male embryo?
SRY protein
What structures are formed in females without exposure to the SRY protein?
Mullerian ducts
Where does fertilization normally occur?
Fallopian tubes
What is the function of the uterus?
Implantation of the fertilized ovum
When are the secondary oocytes formed in females?
After puberty
Study Notes
Sex Determination
- The SRY protein is responsible for determining the sex of a male embryo.
Female Development
- In the absence of SRY protein, the Müllerian ducts and ovaries are formed in females.
Fertilization
- Fertilization normally occurs in the fallopian tubes.
Uterus Function
- The uterus is responsible for housing and nourishing the developing fetus during pregnancy.
Oocyte Development
- Secondary oocytes are formed in females during fetal development, specifically during the fifth month of gestation.
Test your knowledge on the normal female anatomy and sexual differentiation of an embryo. Learn about the role of sex chromosomes, SRY protein, Mullerian ducts, and ovaries in determining female reproductive structures.
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